Structural Designer - Cape Town at Hatch

About the Job

• The Structural Designer is responsible for the production of civil/structural 3D models and 2D drawings in accordance with project requirements under the supervision of the Lead Designer and/or Engineer. The Structural Designer is required to apply specialized and/or advanced engineering principles at a conceptual level. This would be a contract position for up to twelve months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the work of draftspersons and senior draftspersons in the preparation of contract drawings, record keeping and other statistical work
• Produce and maintain technical and engineering drawings using 3D CAD software as required
• Perform conceptual layout work
• Develop design details
• Check drawings prior to release
• Ensure coordination with designers and engineers of other disciplines
• Perform clash detection of models with other discipline models
• In conjunction with engineering staff, prepare design concepts for both internal and client review
• In conjunction with engineering staff, produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation for identified and approved concepts/projects
• Participation in formal engineering review processes
• Verify onsite condition and dimensions relating to existing facilities

Qualifications and Experience:

• Engineering diploma or equivalent (civil/structural)
• Minimum of ten years reinforced concrete and structural steelwork design/draughting experience
• Experience within a large project, multidisciplinary EPCM environment
• Ability to design in a 3D environment
• Experience with heavy industrial structures and their foundations
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project
• Understanding of other discipline requirements
• Proficient in the use of MicroStation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good safety awareness