Job Details

💼 Job Title: Structural Engineer
🏢 Company: Zutari
🎓 Job Category: Engineering
📄 Employment Type: Full-Time
📑 Contract Type: Permanent
📍 Location: Century City, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
📍 Alternative Location: Pretoria (Tshwane), Gauteng, South Africa
🆔 Reference Number: ENG-L4.127

Company Overview

Zutari is a management-owned engineering consultancy with nearly 90 years of experience delivering engineering solutions across Africa. The firm focuses on human-centred engineering, partnering with clients, communities, and stakeholders to create infrastructure and engineering projects that positively impact society.

Zutari works across sectors including infrastructure, built environment, energy, water, and industrial engineering. The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and sustainable engineering practices while building solutions that improve people’s lives.

Job Overview

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for delivering structural design tasks across built environment and industrial projects while working under the guidance of a senior engineer.

The role involves performing structural analysis, preparing engineering documentation, supporting construction activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will help develop safe, efficient, and buildable structural solutions for various engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design & Analysis

Perform structural analysis and design for reinforced concrete and structural steel elements.
Develop structural analysis models and perform design checks.
Apply relevant design codes, standards, and project specifications.

Engineering Documentation

Prepare calculations, reports, sketches, and design documentation.
Produce technical outputs supporting approvals, tendering, and construction.

Project Coordination

Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and MEP teams.
Provide inputs and mark-ups to drafters and BIM modellers for structural drawings.

Construction Support

Respond to technical queries and requests for information (RFIs).
Assist with site inspections and construction-phase engineering support.

Project Delivery

Manage assigned engineering tasks and ensure delivery within deadlines.
Provide progress updates and maintain clear communication with project leads.

Continuous Improvement

Apply lessons learned from projects to improve engineering processes.
Support efficiency through the use of tools, templates, and improved workflows.

Qualifications

Education

BSc or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
Postgraduate qualification in Structural Engineering (Advantageous).

Experience

3–7 years of structural engineering experience in built environment or industrial projects.
Experience delivering structural design and engineering documentation.
Experience working within engineering consultancy teams.

Skills

Knowledge of structural design codes and engineering standards.
Experience using structural analysis and design software.
Understanding of CAD and BIM workflows.
Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) modelling and interpretation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Advantageous Skills

Exposure to post-tensioned concrete design.
Experience in seismic design and detailing.
Knowledge of dynamic or vibration analysis.
Ability to use scripting or automation tools to improve engineering productivity.

CV Tips

Highlight experience in structural design for steel and reinforced concrete structures.
Include projects where you used structural analysis software or FEA modelling.
Mention collaboration with architects, engineers, or BIM teams on construction projects.
Demonstrate knowledge of structural design codes and engineering standards.
Include progress toward Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) professional registration if applicable.

Benefits of Joining the Company

Working at Zutari offers:

Opportunities to work on major engineering and infrastructure projects
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams
Professional development and career growth opportunities
A collaborative and innovative engineering environment
The chance to contribute to projects that positively impact communities

Company Policy

Zutari is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company practices equal opportunity employment and aims to eliminate unlawful discrimination in its recruitment and employment processes.

In line with South African employment equity principles, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups where appropriate.

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