Structural Engineer

Engineering is more than design and delivery at Zutari; it is the craft of shaping possibility.

As a leading buildings infrastructure engineering and advisory practice with over 90 years of heritage across Africa and the Middle East we work across the full infrastructure lifecycle to deliver innovative digitally enabled solutions. From bridges and dams to energy systems and smart infrastructure our work connects communities and unlocks long-term value.

We are looking for technical minds who see beyond constraints and are driven to engineer solutions that matter today and for generations to come.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural design packages for medium-scale mining and industrial projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction support.
• Conduct detailed structural analysis and design for steel and concrete structures in accordance with relevant client South African and international standards.
• Conduct structural condition assessments audits and integrity evaluations of existing assets and develop repair strengthening and rehabilitation solutions.
• Prepare high-quality design calculations reports specifications scopes of work and design basis documentation that clearly communicate engineering intent.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical electrical civil process etc.) to deliver integrated practical and constructable project solutions.
• Review and approve structural drawings calculations and technical deliverables prepared by junior engineers drafters and modellers.
• Provide mentorship technical oversight quality assurance and oversight within the juniors of the structural team to develop their professional growth.
• Contribute to feasibility studies option development cost estimation project planning and proposal preparation for new opportunities.
• Proactively engage with clients contractors and stakeholders to ensure technical integrity constructability maintainability and delivery excellence.
• Undertake site inspections and construction support activities including review of workshop drawings and responses to technical queries.
• Promote safety sustainability and innovation in all design activities consistent with Zutaris values and engineering ethos.

Minimum requirements

• BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognised institution (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant structural engineering experience in mining industrial or heavy engineering environments.
• Professional registration with ECSA as PrEng (or approved equivalent)
• Proven experience in the analysis and design of mining infrastructure industrial structures including equipment-supporting structures process plants and bulk materials handling infrastructure.
• Experience in structural condition assessments audits and rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in finite element analysis and dynamic analysis (modal harmonic time-history or vibration studies).
• Strong working knowledge of relevant South African and international design codes and large mining client standards.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (European South African).
• Proficiency in common structural analysis and design software and sound understanding of CAD/BIM workflows.
• Experience with technical checking/review and engineering quality assurance.
• Good understanding of fabrication erection and construction/site constraints in industrial environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and confidently.
• Willingness to travel to mining and industrial sites as required.
• Experience with coding and automation of processes and workflows to assist with daily tasks advantageous.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.