Senior Coastal & Marine Structural Engineer

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Company vehicle / travel allowance

Travel opportunities and field-based 1

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a specialized engineering consultancy in Queenstown, Eastern Cape to recruit an experienced Structural Engineer for coastal and marine infrastructure. You will design and analyze piers, wharves, seawalls and offshore platforms, ensuring robust corrosion resistance and compliance with international codes. The role requires a Master's in Structural Engineering, Pr.

Eng. with ECSA, 9+ years in marine design, and proficiency in ANSYS and STAAD.Pro.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering with coastal/marine specialization.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is essential.
• 9+ years of marine/coastal structural design experience.
• Experience designing with concrete, steel, and composites in aggressive environments.
• Proficiency in ANSYS, STAAD.Pro and marine load calculations.
• Knowledge of hydrodynamics, wave theory and soil-structure interaction.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze coastal/marine structures (piers, wharves, seawalls, offshore platforms).
• Conduct structural assessments and integrity checks for existing assets.
• Perform complex modeling and simulations for wave and current loads.
• Select materials suitable for marine environments with corrosion resistance.
• Develop detailed drawings, specs and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocode, AISC and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with naval architects, geologists and construction teams.
• Provide supervision during construction and maintenance phases.
• Assess climate change and sea-level rise impacts on designs.
• Stay updated on advances in marine structural engineering.

Skills

Marine design experience

Hydrodynamics

Soil interaction

Leadership

Education

Master's in Structural Engineering (coastal/marine)

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

ANSYS

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a specialized engineering consultancy in Queenstown, Eastern Cape to recruit an experienced Structural Engineer for coastal and marine infrastructure. You will design and analyze piers, wharves, seawalls and offshore platforms, ensuring robust corrosion resistance and compliance with international codes. The role requires a Master's in Structural Engineering, Pr.

Eng. with ECSA, 9+ years in marine design, and proficiency in ANSYS and STAAD.Pro.