Design Engineer (Nairobi) at Safal Group

Main purpose of the position:

• Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confimed jobs

• Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & 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 & external use

Key Performance Areas**:**

• Meet departmental KPIs  like Material efficiency (Kg/m2 ), design efficiency (hrs/design, designs/day) & design errors (% of order) as required.

• Meet required design timelines as agreed with the 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 latest and available Technology in Structural Design & 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 & 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 the new recruits in the department to ensure continuous improvement.

• Any other related/relevant duties as shall be assigned.

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, Materseries & StaadPro.

• 2 – 3 years of working experience in Structural Designs and related projects.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong oral & written communication skills

• Excellent analytical skilll

• 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