Senior Structural Engineer at Zutari

Zutari is seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy Senior Bridge Engineer to join the firm. Specifically, this person must have a strong bridge design background and understanding of the construction of bridge and similar structure. The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively within different multi-disciplinary teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform design and analysis of complex concrete/steel structures and temporary works in accordance with the relevant design codes and standards
• Deliver design documentation including drawings, specifications, and reports in accordance with Client quality standards
• Managing, providing technical advice, and liaising with relevant professional staff across multiple international locations
• Ensuring full responsibility and accountability for all related design aspects, from conceptional to final design
• Assist in the supervision and guidance of junior engineers and overview design calculations and details of the other engineers, modellers, and drafters
• Develop innovative design alternates for options studies, tender designs, cost savings, etc
• Ability to work on fast paced design and construct projects and pursuits.
• Provide construction phase support on a wide array of projects and structural types
• Perform load ratings for bridge structures

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years structural design experience
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes
• Ability to provide engineering guidance/direction and maintain standards
• Accuracy and effectiveness in latest digital technology
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to interpret and communicate information of a complex technical nature
• Able to learn and to develop new skills and workflows for new digital tools
• Transfer knowledge and skills to junior engineers/modellers and the team
• Team player, self-motivated and proactive

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc/MSc or BEng/Meng) in Structural/civil Engineering
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), or a mutually recognised organisation
• Design and documentation experience to the Australian and/or New Zealand National Standards will be advantageous
• Demonstrate strong technical skills in complex structural analysis including construction stage analysis and design of various types of bridge structures
• A strong background and eexperience with Midas Civil/Midas FEA software packages is an advantage
• Working knowledge in Revit and BIM workflow are required
• International project experience (outside Africa beneficial)