Bridge Engineer - Design and Assessment

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Project bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 client in Kimberley is seeking a highly skilled Bridge Engineer to lead design, analysis and assessment of bridges and related structures, ensuring safety and compliance. This hybrid role blends significant remote design work with on-site inspections and project coordination.

You will collaborate with transportation planners and construction teams, prepare design reports and construction drawings, and support construction activities while applying AASHTO/SANS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural or Bridge Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on bridge design, analysis, and assessment.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• Proficiency in bridge design and analysis software (e.g., MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, SAP2000).
• Strong understanding of bridge construction methods, materials, and maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong report writing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design new bridges and related structures, including various types like beam, arch, and suspension bridges.
• Perform structural analysis and load calculations for bridge designs using advanced software.
• Conduct detailed condition assessments and structural health monitoring of existing bridges.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Oversee bridge construction activities and provide technical support to site teams.
• Ensure designs and assessments comply with national and international bridge design codes (e.g., AASHTO, SANS).

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering (Structural/Bridge)

Tools

MIDAS Civil

CSiBridge

SAP2000

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Bridge Engineer to join their specialized team based in Kimberley . This role involves the structural design, analysis, and assessment of bridges and related structures, ensuring their safety, durability, and compliance with engineering standards. You will collaborate closely with transportation planners, architects, and construction teams to deliver robust and innovative bridge solutions. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for significant design work remotely while requiring on-site engagement for inspections and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new bridges and related structures, including various types like beam, arch, and suspension bridges.
• Perform structural analysis and load calculations for bridge designs using advanced software.
• Conduct detailed condition assessments and structural health monitoring of existing bridges.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Oversee bridge construction activities and provide technical support to site teams.
• Ensure designs and assessments comply with national and international bridge design codes (e.g., AASHTO, SANS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural or Bridge Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on bridge design, analysis, and assessment.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• Proficiency in bridge design and analysis software (e.g., MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, SAP2000).
• Strong understanding of bridge construction methods, materials, and maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong report writing capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project success bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and on-site involvement.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development, including specialized bridge engineering courses.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects in the region.