Professional Structural Engineer (pr Eng)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
We are seeking a highly experienced and registered Professional Structural Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role involves leading complex and high-impact structural engineering projects across diverse markets, including aviation, hospitality and healthcare.
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.
What You Will Do

  • Lead and coordinate structural engineering assignments of significant scope and complexity.
  • Provide technical direction and oversight across multiple projects and disciplines.
  • Apply advanced structural analysis and design principles to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions.
  • Guide project planning, design development, and execution phases.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and technical forums.
  • Support business development through proposal preparation and client presentations.
  • Ensure compliance with structural codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, structural design, and supervision for diverse infrastructure and building projects.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng / MSc Eng).
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
  • 10 years' relevant structural engineering experience.
  • Proven expertise in managing large-scale projects (e.g., universities, hotels, residential and commercial buildings).
  • Experience in design of structural steel, reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, and various foundation systems is required. Experience in design of prestressed/post-tensioned concrete and wood framed structures is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in structural design software tools (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, Safe, Risa, Revit, AutoCAD).
  • Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies.
  • Familiarity with international and U.S. building codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE).
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: and .
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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  • Job Id
    JD1639174
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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