Civil & Structural Engineer at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• As the Civil & Structural Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing civil and structural engineering designs for mining and minerals processing projects, including providing professional sign-off.
• Your role involves coordinating design functions, conducting technical reviews to ensure compliance with project objectives, and delivering cost-effective solutions on time.
• You'll also mentor junior staff to enhance their technical skills and understanding of company systems.
• Safety is a priority, and you'll contribute to health, safety, and environmental policies, ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders.
• Industry: Mining & Engineering
• Contract: Project-Based

Requirements for this role

• Performs engineering design calculations and prepares design sketches as required on assigned projects.
• Assists the civil designers in the preparation of civil and structural drawings.
• Reviews, and comments on civil and structural drawings under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.
• Reviews and comments on supplier documents and other discipline drawings under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.
• Attends progress meetings and assists in the preparation of project progress reports on behalf of his/her supervising engineer.
• Advises his/her supervising engineer of any slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advises his/her supervising engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
• Assists in the preparation of contract requisitions and schedules of quantity for civil and structural work on assigned projects.
• Liaises with construction personnel and addresses site queries during construction under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil) 
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Minimum of 3 years civil and structural design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably worked within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment.