Redheads Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd
A leading design-build engineering subcontractor which focuses on specialist clad structures including facades, canopies, and skylights is seeking a qualified Preconstruction and Project Engineer , who will be positioned in the Johannesburg North office and may involve travel within Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Preconstruction and Project Engineer will be responsible for developing a complete understanding of customer needs (including budget) in review of prequalification data as provided by sales and be responsible for providing technical services for projects , including code analysis, structural analysis, design and calculations, coordination of detailing and obtaining approvals from the client.
Key Performance Areas include:
Preconstruction Engineer:
- Create accurate technical solutions to clients’ needs during the promotional phase of the sale.
- Check the structural performance of projects being bid in accordance with bid documents.
- As necessary, assist with method statements and structural implications of installation schemes as developed/required by the estimating group.
- Select appropriate systems for structure and cladding from Company standards based on price and performance needs as required.
- Develop structural models using available software and building codes as required.
- Receive new projects from sales during TM1 meetings and ask appropriate questions.
- Review all contract documents and building codes so as to proceed with the design and proper load requirements correctly/efficiently.
- Compose RFI’s as needed to obtain any necessary information not already shown in the Contract Documents.
- Develop structural schemes and cladding details according to the contractual obligations, architectural intent, budget and time schedules.
- Planning and overseeing shop and fabrication drawings.
- Perform any necessary structural calculations in justifying member sizes and connection details and to produce a calculation booklet for submittal to the client.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Ability to interpret blueprints, architectural intent and codes.
- BSc degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with a Structures focus. Master’s degree preferred .
- Two to five years of applicable experience designing steel/cables/and or glass structures utilizing space frames, lattice structures , etc. Experience with steel member and connections calculations, architectural detailing and various cladding materials.
- Familiar with relevant SANS codes (at a minimum SANS 10400 and SANS 10160).
- Must have an excellent ability to perform structural calculations (connection scales / hand calculations).
- Use of basic computer tools and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Experience with STAAD, RSTAB, ANSYS or similar essential.
Package & Remuneration
Total Cost to Company
Interested?
If you meet all the requirements specified above and are interested in furthering the process, kindly send your detailed CV to Patricia Jacobs at .
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