Senior Engineer - Materials Handling Projects, Structures
Hybrid · Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Senior Engineer will lead the design and delivery of structural systems for materials handling projects in the mining and industrial sector. Responsibilities include preparing and checking structural drawings and calculations for conveyors, transfer towers, crushing stations and related structures; developing detailed structural models using AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, Revit (concrete design), and Navisworks; leading design activities from concept through construction support; coordinating with civil, mechanical, and process disciplines; ensuring compliance with codes and project specs; mentoring junior designers; liaising with project managers and client representatives; participating in design reviews and constructability assessments; managing deliverable registers and quality assurance. Requires a Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent, minimum 10 years in structural design for materials handling/heavy industrial projects, advanced AutoCAD/Advanced Steel/Revit/Navisworks skills, and mining/industrial project experience. ECSA registration is advantageous. The role supports a hybrid work arrangement and requires working from an AECOM office at least three days per week.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
- Minimum 10 years' experience in structural design with a specific focus on materials handling and heavy industrial projects
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD – production of detailed structural drawings
- Advanced Steel – full structural detailing capability
- Revit – including concrete design applications
- Navisworks – model integration, clash detection, and review
- Experience with Inventor advantageous – 3D solid modelling for structural components
- Experience with Plant 3D advantageous – piping and plant layout coordination typically handled by process/piping discipline
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage own outputs with minimal supervision
- Strong understanding of structural codes and standards applicable to mining and industrial projects
- Ability to produce accurate, high-quality documentation
- Proactive and self-driven with the ability to manage complex deliverables independently
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
- High attention to technical accuracy and quality
- Team-oriented with a positive contribution to team culture
- Hybrid work arrangement with office presence three days per week
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