Coastal Structural Engineer — Cape Town, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Funding for CPD and professional dev

Medical and retirement benefits

Profit-sharing scheme

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Cape Town to design and oversee coastal and high-rise developments along the Western Cape coastline. You will ensure structural integrity using advanced modeling tools and collaborate with architects, PMs, and specialists to deliver resilient infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Structural Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, and 8+ years of experience in building and infrastructure design, including coastal environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA.
• 8+ years post-graduate structural engineering experience.
• Coastal/marine design experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, RAM.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit for detailing.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for buildings, bridges, and coastal infra.
• Develop detailed drawings, specs, and calculations with modeling software.
• Conduct site inspections and verify compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate with architects, PMs and consultants for integrated solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to design teams and construction personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

SAFE

RAM Structural System

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Cape Town to design and oversee coastal and high-rise developments along the Western Cape coastline. You will ensure structural integrity using advanced modeling tools and collaborate with architects, PMs, and specialists to deliver resilient infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Structural Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, and 8+ years of experience in building and infrastructure design, including coastal environments.