Stellenbosch: Structural Engineer (CH1197) posted by Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions

Our Belgian client is looking for a Structural Engineer to join their Stellenbosch-based team. The company is a rapidly growing international organisation delivering innovative storage solutions through efficient, automated production processes. Their in-house manufactured product ranges support customers in meeting complex logistical challenges globally.

The Structural Engineer will support Project Engineers by completing structural calculations during the pre-design phase at quotation stage, as well as preparing static calculation documentation upon project delivery. The role will also contribute to the development of calculation algorithms and maintain the databases within the calculation software used.

The main tasks of the Structural Engineer:

• Stability calculations according to the prevailing standards for steel structures (Eurocode and rack specific EN standards) with regard to safety and stability, valid for the country concerned.
• Able to explain and maintain calculations if necessary.
• Responsible for the testing of materials and the management and interpretation of the tests performed.
• Software development in collaboration with external parties in order to standardize certain calculation processes.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Civil or relevant) with a specialization in Structural Engineering.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant experience (calculations for warehouse and racking solutions.
• You can work with typical CAD softwares.
• You are aware of typical mechanical calculations for racking, earthquake stability
• You are a team player and dynamic
• You take initiative and you work in a structured and precise way
• You are creative and come up with innovative solutions

Additional information

• Concrete, visible technical projects with a real on-site dimension.
• Autonomy, accountability, and direct interaction with engineering, operations, and vendors.
• An international, fast-growing environment investing in people and development.

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.
• A valid passport is required, as well as willingness to travel to Belgium for training and ad hoc meetings.