Structural Engineer/Technologist

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

We are offering an amazing opportunity for motivated and talented individuals to join our growing and develop their career within the Structures team in our Cape Town Property & Buildings office. Working within the Structures division you will be involved in exciting new projects ranging from Industrial Steel Structures to Reinforced Concrete Commercial Structures. You will be part of a stimulating Team of engineers and BIM modelers who are pushing the boundaries and supporting staff in their development within the 3D BIM environment.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Deliver structural engineering designs in a multi-disciplinary project environment;
• Responsible for analysis of reinforced concrete and steel structures;
• Delivery of projects following a modern BIM workflow; Design and model in Revit. Paperless office.
• Produce quality work that conforms to our ISO quality standards;
• Attend project meetings and monitor the project progress on site.

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you;
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm;
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Knowledge of project delivery life cycles and the associated planning processes;
• Good understanding of BIM as a principle and Revit as a delivery tool;
• Keen interest and positive attitude to engineering design, taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment;
• Initiative and good interpersonal skills;
• Attentive to detail and ability to filter information for relevance;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to quickly absorb and utilize company-specific techniques, standards and procedures;
• Highly motivated, proactive and excited to take on new challenges;
• Committed to delivering excellent levels of service;
• Good communicator;
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Willingness to travel.
• Computer literacy (e.g. MS Office Suite) essential.
• Proficiency in design and BIM software packages (e.g. Revit, Robot, Etabs, Safe & Prokon) essential.
• Proficiency in simple programming (e.g. MS Excel) essential.
• Proficiency in visual programming environment (e.g. Dynamo, Rhino & Grasshopper) of advantage.

• B.Eng. / B.Sc. / B.Tech in Structural Engineering. M.Eng. / M.Sc. / M.Tech of advantage.
• Three to five years’ experience in structural engineering (Steelwork and concrete).
• Registered as candidate with ECSA.
• Civil engineering experience advantageous.
• Project Management experience advantageous.
• Revit experience advantageous.
• Multidisciplinary project experience.

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.