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Structural Engineer

Design safe structures and ensure they meet engineering standards and codes.

payments Avg: R60,000

description Overview

Structural Engineers design buildings, bridges, and infrastructure components, ensuring stability and compliance. Work includes calculations, modelling, drawings review, and site coordination.

**A Day in the Life:**
Design work and calculations, coordination with architects/contractors, and site inspections.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Design calculations and modelling

10:30

Coordinate with architects/clients

13:00

Review drawings and specifications

15:30

Site visit or design QA and reporting

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Candidate Engineer

0-3

Step 2

Structural Engineer

3-7

Step 3

Senior Engineer / PrEng Track

7-12

Step 4

Engineering Manager / Director

12+

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Salary Range

R 42,000 - R 90,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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