Design Engineer
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Company Details
Name:Safal Group
Industry:
Construction
Website:
http://www.safalgroup.com/
Description:
The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Engineering
Job Description
Job Title: Structural Design Engineer (Steel Framed Structures)
Main Purpose of the Position
- 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 the latest and available technology in structural design and analysis.
- Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice.
- Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal and external use.
Key Performance Areas
- Meet departmental KPIs such as material efficiency (kg/m²), design efficiency (hrs/design, designs/day), and design errors (% of order) as required.
- Meet required design timelines as agreed with 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 the latest and available technology in structural design and 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 and 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 new recruits in the department to ensure continuous improvement.
- Any other related/relevant duties as shall be assigned.
Requirements
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, and StaadPro.
- 2–3 years of working experience in structural designs and related projects.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Strong oral and 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.
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