Civil Engineer - Coastal and Marine Projects

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a specialized Civil Engineer with coastal and marine expertise to lead design and management of coastal infrastructure. You will work on harbors, seawalls, jetties, and offshore platforms, applying advanced coastal engineering to withstand marine conditions while protecting coastal ecosystems.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering with coastal/marine specialization and at least 7 years of experience, plus proficiency in MIKE by DHI and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering with coastal/marine specialization.
• Minimum 7 years designing coastal and marine projects.
• Proficient with MIKE by DHI and structural analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of naval architecture, wave mechanics, and oceanography.
• Experience with geotechnical marine foundations and soil-structure interaction.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer coastal protection structures such as seawalls, breakwaters, and revetments.
• Develop plans for port facilities, jetties, and offshore platforms, considering marine loads and environmental factors.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and sediment transport studies relevant to coastal processes.
• Perform structural analysis and design for marine concrete and steel structures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations and maritime standards.
• Oversee the construction phase, providing technical guidance and ensuring quality standards are met.

Skills

Naval architecture

Wave mechanics

Oceanography

Geotechnical foundations

Project management

Communication skills

7+ years experience

Coastal engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Eng with coastal/marine specialization

Tools

MIKE by DHI

Structural analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Civil Engineer with expertise in Coastal and Marine Projects to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is critical for developing and managing infrastructure that interacts with coastal environments, including harbors, seawalls, and offshore structures. You will apply advanced engineering principles to design solutions that withstand harsh marine conditions while protecting coastal ecosystems. This position offers the opportunity to work on unique and challenging projects that contribute to the development and sustainability of coastal regions, requiring a dedicated professional with a passion for this specialized field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer coastal protection structures such as seawalls, breakwaters, and revetments.
• Develop plans for port facilities, jetties, and offshore platforms, considering marine loads and environmental factors.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and sediment transport studies relevant to coastal processes.
• Perform structural analysis and design for marine concrete and steel structures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations and maritime standards .
• Oversee the construction phase, providing technical guidance and ensuring quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Coastal or Marine Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design and management of coastal and marine projects .
• Proficiency in specialized software for coastal modeling (e.g., MIKE by DHI) and structural analysis.
• Strong understanding of naval architecture principles, wave mechanics, and oceanographic conditions .
• Experience with geotechnical aspects related to marine foundations and soil-structure interaction.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on specialized and impactful coastal development projects.
• Support for professional development and advanced training in marine engineering.
• A collaborative work environment with access to cutting-edge technology.
• Contribution to critical infrastructure ensuring coastal resilience and development.