Design & Installation Engineer at Dorbe Leit

The Design & Installation Engineer is responsible for designing, evaluating and oversees the installation of tensile steel structures and fabrication of drawings.

Roles for the Design & Installation Engineer Job

• Verify and review concepts/drawings by comparing it to project contract documents, tender drawings and specifications.
• Form finding-Evaluate the geometry of stressed membrane surfaces to generate the desired shape or form and ensure slope against water ponding.
• Evaluate structural analysis, loading calculations & drawings
• Design of steel connections – bolted and/or welded connections, design of base plates and anchor bolts.
• Design of Foundations – concrete design of pedestal and footing to determine the safe/economic size of footing and calculating the diameter and spacing of steel reinforcements.
• Preparation of 3D structural models and shop fabrication drawings and method statements
• Liaise with clients/consultants/subcontractor and authorities
• Attend subcontractors, client progress meetings
• Site co-ordination and supervision of installations.
• Progressive site updates to management
• Any adhoc duties as assigned

Design & Installation Engineer Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in civil and structural engineering or related.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in structural engineering design.
• Proficiency with steel analysis and design, AutoCAD 3D, Rhino, SAP2000, etc.
• Ability to produce detailed drawings.
• Experience in tensile membrane, ETFE, Spaceframe and steelwork design is an advantage
• Strong personal characteristics and be commercially minded, with the ability to work with a very wide range of people include company management, staff, suppliers, customers and external contractors.

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels.
• Task prioritisation, team working and analytical skills.
• Able to produce detailed drawings
• Keen eye for detail
• Leadership skills
• Initiative and creative
• Customer service
• Interpersonal and team player skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Aggressive, assertive and adaptable
• Business Acumen

Salary Package: Kshs. 50, 000 Gross