Our client is a rental dealer and distributor of high quality, versatile, stylish freeform tents & canopies for punctual use and semi-permanent installations in the residential and public sectors. They work closely with event management companies to create structures that transform spaces special to the event by offering outdoor Sun & Rain protection systems.
They are looking for a young, innovative, creative, multi-talented and passionate Design & Installation Engineer to complement their design & engineering team. The jobholder will be reporting to the Managing Director.
Job Purpose
The Design & Installation Engineer is responsible for designing, evaluating and oversees the installation of tensile steel structures and fabrication of drawings.
Design & Installation Engineer Job Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications for the Design & Installation Engineer Job
- 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
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