Structural Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000333/GH

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Location:

Westville, South Africa

Salary:

35000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer with a minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in a consulting engineering environment to join our client in their Durban office.

The role requires proven expertise in the design, detailing, and draughting of structural steel and reinforced concrete, as well as effective collaboration with project teams and clients. The successful candidate will interface with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers through BIM, prepare fee proposals, and contribute to project delivery from concept through to completion. Experience in the petrochemical and civils sectors will be considered advantageous.

POSITION INFO:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5+ years post graduate experience in consulting engineering environment in a structural engineering department/role
Experienced in structural steel design, detailing and draughting
Experienced in reinforced concrete design, detailing and draughting
Liaison with other members of the project team
BIM interfacing with architect, mechanical and electrical engineer.
Preparation of fee proposal and interfacing with clients
Petrochemical experience will be advantageous
Civils experience will be advantageous

SKILLS:

AutoCAD LT (current software version) Must be conversant with Xrefs, annotative blocks, viewports, and other features
Revit (current software version) Must have real-world project experience in Design and Draughting (not just training experience), including interface with BIM
Prokon modeling and design
Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Site monitoring/inspection and giving of instructions
Attend site meetings as required and communicate with team members
Driver’s License (manual driver’s license is essential)
Site inspection and report preparation
Checking shop detail drawings

QUALIFICATIONS:

BEng Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering
Candidate registration with ECSA, Professional Registration would be advantageous
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and Prokon, MS Office

PERSONALITY PROFILE:

Strong team ethic
Work independently with good time management
Be able to handle pressure and tight deadlines
Good communication skills – graphic, written AND verbal
Confident and assertive
Methodical, logical AND meticulous (attention to detail)
Proactive

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