Senior Bridge Design Engineer - Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Performance bonuses

Medical aid coverage

Pension fund

Paid leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design for a premier practice in Queenstown. You will lead structural analysis, develop drawings, and ensure compliance across highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges.

Join a team of engineers, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple bridge projects while aligning with evolving standards and construction practices in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA mandatory.
• Minimum 7 years of bridge structural design experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges using advanced software.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure structural integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with geotechnical and transportation engineers.
• Provide technical expertise during construction, including site inspections.

Skills

Bridge design

Project collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

MIDAS Civil

CSI Bridge

ETABS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design for a premier practice in Queenstown. You will lead structural analysis, develop drawings, and ensure compliance across highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges.

Join a team of engineers, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple bridge projects while aligning with evolving standards and construction practices in South Africa.