Structural Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a Structural Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects  in their Cape Town office. This will be a permanent position.

BVi is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with more than 400 employees and offices across Southern Africa. The BVi Group’s success is based on solid business integrity principles guided by our core values. BVi is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the detailed design and design implementation of civil infrastructure on renewable projects with a key focus on reinforced concrete and structural steel.
• Authoring and detailed review of structural design documentation such as design calculation sheets, reports and drawings.
• Provide structural engineering input across renewable energy projects, from design through to construction and completion.
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical reports, specifications, drawings and project documentation.
• Monitor progress and provide input into project reporting and construction meetings.
• Conduct site inspections and identify, investigate and resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Liaise with contractors, clients, consultants and other project stakeholders to facilitate effective project delivery.
• Review contractor submissions, method statements, drawings, technical information and other project documentation.
• Assist with quality control and ensure that construction works meet the required engineering and project standards.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering solutions to site-related challenges.
• Identify potential risks, deviations and delays and assist in developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure that engineering work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, BVi procedures and client requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
• Support senior engineers and project managers as required and take increasing responsibility for project and technical deliverables.

Project Experience:

Experience in the following areas will be advantageous:

• 1 – 2 years practical site experience within the renewable energy sector
• Wind farm developments and associated infrastructure.
• Solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
• Structural and Civil works associated with renewable energy facilities.
• Foundations and associated civil infrastructure.
• Experience with design in accordance with Eurocode.
• Experience with the Finite Element Method with a sound understanding of solid mechanics principles

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience in wind farm projects is strongly preferred, although relevant solar project experience will also be considered.
• Must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Sound knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and construction practices.
• Sound knowledge of Limit State Design principles.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel and work on project sites as required.
• Experience in the following software: Revit and C3D with proven ability of parametric modeling

Please include the following with your application :

• CV with previous/present employer references, including contact details.
• List of required work experience
• Certified copies of qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence.
• 3 Page profile showcasing the most significant work to date with a focus on parametric and computational design and modeling.