Design Engineer

Key Performance Areas

• Meet departmental KPIs like Material efficiency (Kg/m2), design efficiency (hrs/design, designs/day) & design errors (% of order) as required.
• Meet required design timelines as agreed with the line managers to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confirmed jobs.
• Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis.
• Generate accurate bill of materials for pricing purposes.
• Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice.
• Generate complete design calculations/analysis reports for all confirmed jobs.
• Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use.
• Check details on drawings to ensure compliance with all design specifications.
• Do random quality checks/inspection for jobs under fabrication whenever required.
• Take part in the coaching and training of the new recruits in the department to ensure continuous improvement.
• Any other related/relevant duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office).
• Experience in the functional use of design spreadsheets and Computer Aided Design Software e.g. AutoCad, Prokon, Masterseries & StaadPro.
• 2 – 3 years of working experience in Structural Designs and related projects.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong oral & written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good business understanding.
• Customer Centric.
• Good work ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills.