Junior Civil Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Category: Civil and Structural

Location: Johannesburg

Work Profile: Candidate Civil Engineer

This position is based at: Johannesburg. The incumbent will function as a Candidate Civil Engineer within the Civil team at Henry Fagan (Pty) Ltd, providing technical support and contributing to the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of civil works and engineering projects under the guidance and supervision of registered professionals.

The role is developmental in nature and is intended to provide the incumbent with the required practical experience and professional exposure toward registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.

The Candidate Civil Engineer will support civil/structural design, documentation, coordination, and site-related activities in accordance with Henry Fagan's Quality Management System (QMS), project requirements, and professional standards.

This position reports to Head: Civil Engineering.

The incumbent will be based in the Johannesburg office but may be required to assist with projects located outside the Gauteng Province and, where necessary, outside of South Africa.

• Assists senior civil/structural engineers and technologists with structural analysis, design calculations, and technical assessments.
• Prepare and review civil/structural drawings, layouts, reinforcement detailing, and schedules under supervision.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, design notes, and specifications.
• Assist with feasibility studies and evaluation of structural design options.

• Assist with coordination between internal disciplines, external consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in project meetings, site meetings, and technical workshops.
• Support site inspections, condition assessments, and construction monitoring activities.
• Assist in tracking project deliverables, design changes, and documentation.

• Prepare and maintain civil/structural documentation in accordance with Henry Fagan's QMS and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure accurate filing, version control, and record-keeping of drawings and calculations.
• Support internal reviews and quality checks of structural deliverables.

• Participate in mentoring, training, and on-the-job development activities.
• Maintain professional development records aligned with ECSA requirements.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and adherence to professional standards at all times.

• Support senior team members during client meetings and technical engagements.
• Assist in responding to technical queries and site-related issues.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative approach with all project stakeholders.

• BSc, or BEng in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer or eligibility for registration.
• 0 - 2 years post-qualification experience in a civil/structural engineering or built environment setting.
• Exposure to civil/structural design, drawings, detailing, and construction documentation.
• Basic knowledge of relevant structural design codes and standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exposure to structural analysis and drafting software is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop under supervision.

• Civil/Structural engineering fundamentals and design principles.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Time management and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
• Alignment with Henry Fagan's values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, and Sustainability.

• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Civil/Structural analysis and design support.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit Structure.
• Civil/Structural calculation software.
• Technical report writing and document control.
• Understanding of QMS / ISO 9001 document control procedures.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.