Structural Engineers / Technologists (Junior / Intermediate / Senior) at Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa

Minimum qualifications, skills and experience:

• BEng/BSc/BTech degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (specialization in the structural design of buildings).
• 3 to 15 years’ relevant experience within the consulting engineering environment.
• Professional / candidate registration with ECSA.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects is advantageous.
• Experience in the execution of FMCG industrial projects and data centre projects is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of structural standards, guidelines and working methods.
• Advanced Revit modelling skills.
• Advanced ProKon skills.
• Experience with the use of 3D calculation software.
• Parametric Design, Automated Engineering and Augmented Design experience

Main Responsibilities:

• Structural engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
• Assess client/ project structural engineering requirements.
• Prepare concept design and objectively evaluate, both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.
• Perform the necessary calculations for complex steel, concrete and timber structures and contribute to the drafting of designs in cooperation with and under the supervision of the Lead Engineer(s).
• Address complex technical questions from clients, in cooperation with the consulting engineer.
• Perform checks and attend meetings with clients and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues or third parties on (a part of) the structural design.
• Ensure that from a technical and budgetary point of view (time and money) your processes and activities run according to established principles and as required by quality standards.
• Check calculations and drawings of colleagues or third parties.
• Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system.
• Mentor junior engineers where applicable.
   

Behavioural competencies:

• Be well organized, systematic and target driven.
• Able to handle pressure and delivery of targets, using own initiative.
• Results-oriented (problem solving ability).
• Collaborative, flexible and independent.
• Customer-oriented.
• Able to transfer knowledge and skills to others.
• Willingness to travel regularly through South Africa and globally for projects.