Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Full-Time

The Structural Engineer reports to the Head of the Engineering Department. He/she carries out design and production studies for a product, a part or a global structure in conjunction with the research and production teams. He/she also ensures the dimensioning and validation of structures or components designed by the Engineering Department.

I - Main tasks

Carry out pre-dimensioning calculations in the design phase
Carry out the dimensioning of structures (reinforced concrete or metal structure)
Participate in the definition of the design of structures
Ensure the definition of the assumptions of dimensioning of the structures on the basis of the reference frames
Carry out finite element calculations
Guarantee the conformity of the structures according to the specifications
Evaluate the results and propose design recommendation levers
To carry out the drafting of the notes of calculation
Ensure the follow-up of the validation tests of the mechanical structures

II - Specific missions

Analysis of customer requests

Solicit the various internal or external customers on current or future needs: identification and analysis of calls for tender, dialogue with the research teams or with the principals (marketing, general management, etc.).
Respond to requests from internal or external customers on the feasibility of projects and/or products: evaluation of deadlines, costs, production constraints, etc., alone or in conjunction with the quotation and estimation engineers.
Monitor all technological news in the construction sector: new materials available, new safety standards or regulatory constraints.

Design studies

Ensure all calculations and analyses related to the overall structure of the product.
Design the overall structure from a material point of view and guarantee its technical feasibility: dimensioning of the various parts of the product or structure, choice of materials, etc.
Optimize the calculations by taking into account all the functional parameters of use of the work: ergonomics, simulations of conditions of use...
Propose technical or functional innovations to improve the work, taking into account the functional constraints.
Lead the Computer Aided Design teams (drafting engineer) and for the realization of plans and 3D diagrams of the final work.
Validate the final technical drawings submitted to the line manager or to the project owner.

Production and/or construction studies

Analyze the various constraints related to the production of the final work, according to the plans and specifications defined upstream.
Propose the methodologies and manufacturing processes that will allow the successful completion of the work, taking into account the criteria of cost, deadlines, but also quality and functionality.
Produce detailed technical drawings with the CAD teams before going into production.
Follow and validate the selection of service providers, partners and/or suppliers involved in the realization of all or part of the final work.
Monitor the progress of production work in conjunction with the industrialization and/or production teams

Engineering degree or BAC + 4/5 in Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture and related degrees from a polytechnic school specializing in building, civil engineering, structural mechanics, etc ...
3 to 5 years of experience in the function within a design or architecture office
Good knowledge of REVITT and AUTOCAD software
Good knowledge of European construction norm (EUROCODE)
Good knowledge of the construction and public works industry

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