Careers at Sutherland

Careers

Current Employment Opportunities

To apply for any of the positions listed below, please email your CV with a cover letter to careers@sutherlandengineers.com.

Career opportunities - Cape Town office (Granger Bay)

We’re looking for a dynamic Structural Engineer to join our structures team in our Cape Town office. 

Requirements:

BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering degree.

  • 3 to 6 years experience
  • Software – Revit and Tekla 
  • Project Management skills
  • Able to conduct site inspections
  • Liaise with a professional team 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team player

 

Responsibilities:

Work on multiple projects including large retail shopping centres, commercial office buildings , high-rise apartments, hotels, housing developments and single residential luxury homes, Industrial distribution centres and client specific projects.

How to Apply:

Send your CV to careers@sutherlandengineers.com  Please include “Structural Engineer Application” in the subject line.

We seek to employ a graduate electrical engineer in January 2027.

Requirements:

  • BSc /BEng electrical engineering degree.
  • Young, dynamic, energetic graduate engineer.
  • Must be detail orientated, organized and a team player.
  • Excellent professional communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

 

What we offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Professional training and development.
  • Competitive market salary commensurate with relevant experience.
  • A collaborative, multi-disciplinary company of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and façade. Engineers.

Responsibilities:

  • You will be required to work on a variety projects such as Electrical and electronic engineering design of large commercial, retail, industrial and multi-residential buildings, including MV/LV installations, Generator, UPS, PV, lighting and small power, access control, CCTV and data networks design using the latest software.
  • Analyse building plans and ensure compliance with regulations and codes.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to provide engineering solutions
  • Work on multiple projects including large retail shopping centres, commercial office buildings , high-rise apartments, hotels, housing developments and single residential luxury homes, Industrial distribution centres and factories both nationally and internationally

How to Apply:

Send your CV to careers@sutherlandengineers.com  Please include “Graduate Electrical Engineer Application” in the subject line.

 

We seek to employ a graduate mechanical engineer in January 2027.

What we are looking for:

  • Young, dynamic, energetic graduate engineer
  • Must be detail orientated, organized and a team player.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit 3D software would be an advantage.
  • A collaborative spirit, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to safety and innovation
  • BSc / BEng Mechanical Engineering preferred

What we offer:

 

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Professional development and training
  • Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience
  • A collaborative, multi-disciplinary company of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and façade engineers

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist in designing fire safety, wet services & HVAC systems for a variety of buildings
  • Participate in modelling and simulations using internationally accredited software.
  • Analyse building plans and ensure compliance with regulations and codes.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to provide engineering solutions
  • Work on multiple projects including large retail shopping centres, commercial office buildings, high-rise apartments, hotels, housing developments and single residential luxury homes, Industrial distribution centres and factories both nationally and internationally

How to Apply:

Send your CV to careers@sutherlandengineers.com and include “Graduate Mechanical Engineer Application” in the subject line.

 

We are looking for a dynamic BIM Modeller to join our mechanical team in Granger Bay, Cape Town. 

Requirements:

  • 3+ years relevant BIM Modelling experience
  • Software exposure to Revit and AutoCAD 
  • Specialised BIM training would be an advantage
  • Liaise with a professional team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team Player 

Responsibilities:

You will be required to work on a variety of different building projects, including, but not limited to:

  • Large retail centres
  • Commercial office developments
  • High-rise apartment buildings
  • Single Luxury Homes
  • Hotel developments
  • Industrial distribution centres and warehouses
  • Mixed-use developments
  • Client-specific projects.

Salary commensurate with relevant experience.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to careers@sutherlandengineers.com with Mechanical BIM Modeller in the subject line. 

 

We are looking for a dynamic Fire BIM Modeller to join our mechanical team in Granger Bay, Cape Town. 

Requirements:

  • 5+ years relevant BIM Modelling experience
  • Software exposure to Revit and AutoCAD 
  • Specialised BIM training would be an advantage
  • Sprinkler modelling skills required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team Player 

Responsibilities:

You will be required to work on a variety of different building projects, including, but not limited to:

  • Large retail centres
  • Commercial office developments
  • High-rise apartment buildings
  • Single Luxury Homes
  • Hotel developments
  • Industrial distribution centres and warehouses
  • Mixed-use developments
  • Client-specific projects.

Salary commensurate with relevant experience.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to careers@sutherlandengineers.com with Mechanical Fire BIM Modeller in the subject line. 

Career opportunities - Johannesburg office (Illovo)

 

We’re looking for a dynamic Structural Engineer to join our team in Illovo, Johannesburg. 

Required degree:  BSc or BTech in Civil Engineering. 

Requirements: 

  • 3 – 5 years experience
  • Proficient in Revit and Tekla Software
  • Project Management Skills
  • Able to conduct site inspections
  • Liaise with a professional team 
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Team Player

You will be required to work on a variety of different building projects, including but not limited to: 

  • Large Retail Centres
  • Commercial office developments, often with deep basements
  • High-Rise Apartment buildings
  • Single Luxury Homes
  • Township Housing Developments
  • Industrial Distribution Centres and Warehouses
  • Mixed-Use Developments
  • Client specific projects 

 

Salary will commensurate with experience. 

How to apply:  If you meet the above requirement, please email your CV to careers@sutherlandengineers.com with “Structural Engineer Johannesburg” in the subject line. 

 

Career opportunities - Durban office (Umhlanga)

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic ……team in Durban.

 

What we offer:

Salary commensurate with relevant experience

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to careers@sutherlandengineers.com, please include “Revit Technician-Electrical” in the subject line. 

Career opportunities - Nairobi office (Kenya)

Our Values & Opportunities For Students and Graduates

BALANCED | RESPECTFUL | ENERGETIC | PASSIONATE | TRUSTWORTHY | INNOVATIVE | TEAM PLAYER | PROACTIVE

  • Study bursaries
  • Vacation work
  • Job shadowing
  • Mentoring programme (Commitment of Undertaking with ECSA)
  • Internships
  • Fulltime employment

Job Shadowing

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

  • Study bursaries
  • Vacation work
  • Job shadowing
  • Mentoring programme (Commitment of Undertaking with ECSA)
  • Internships
  • Fulltime employment