Structural Design Engineer

Who are we

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do

We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (eight in Africa and Oman in the Middle East). Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence.

Overview

Reporting to the Structural Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in delivering structural engineering solutions that support the design and deployment of telecommunications infrastructure across our markets. You will be responsible for designing, analysing and developing telecommunication towers and associated structures, ensuring they are safe, compliant and cost-effective while supporting the successful delivery of new build and colocation projects.

Location: South Africa

Role Responsibilities

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Developing structural designs for telecommunication towers and associated infrastructure.
• Performing structural analysis and simulations to validate the safety, stability and integrity of designs.
• Designing foundations and reinforced concrete structures in accordance with ACI 318 and other relevant engineering standards.
• Producing detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Designing innovative tower strengthening solutions tailored to site-specific requirements.
• Creating new tower and complementary product designs that meet customer and operational requirements.
• Preparing engineering packages to support tower selection, construction and deployment activities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards including ANSI/TIA-222, ACI 318, AISC 360 and ASCE 7.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions within project timelines.

Requirements for the Role

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience designing and analysing telecommunication towers or similar steel lattice structures and their foundations.
• Experience using AutoCAD to produce detailed engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience using structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro, Revit or ASM Tower.
• A strong understanding of structural engineering principles, materials and construction methods.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards, including ANSI/TIA-222, ACI 318, AISC 360 and ASCE 7.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work.

Desired Skills

• Structural Design
• Structural Analysis
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• STAAD Pro
• ASM Tower
• Foundation Design
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Technical Drawing
• Engineering Design Standards

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance
• Life insurance