Coastal Port Design Engineer – Breakwaters & Quays

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

International exposure

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the design of port and coastal infrastructure in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role emphasizes marine structure integrity, hydraulic performance, and environmental sustainability, requiring strong geotechnical and coastal engineering expertise.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with international codes, and contribute to technically challenging port development projects in a vibrant coastal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Coastal/Structural focus.
• 7+ years of port/marine infrastructure design experience.
• Proficient in geotechnical aspects of marine foundations.
• Experience with coastal processes and wave mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design marine structures (breakwaters, seawalls, quays, jetties, dolphins) with environmental loads and soil conditions.
• Perform geotechnical investigations and interpret soil reports for foundations.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrodynamic analyses for waves, currents, and sedimentation in ports.
• Prepare design drawings, calculations, specs, and contract docs for port/coastal projects.
• Use specialized software for structural analysis and hydraulic modeling.
• Coordinate with naval architects, structural engineers, and environmental consultants.
• Review construction methods and provide technical support during execution.
• Ensure designs comply with PIANC and SA regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Structural analysis

Hydraulic modeling

ANSYS

PLAXIS

SAP2000

Coastal engineering

Port design

Regulatory codes

Education

Master's in Civil Engineering (Coastal/Structural)

Tools

ANSYS

PLAXIS

SAP2000

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the design of port and coastal infrastructure in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role emphasizes marine structure integrity, hydraulic performance, and environmental sustainability, requiring strong geotechnical and coastal engineering expertise.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with international codes, and contribute to technically challenging port development projects in a vibrant coastal