Remote Bridge Design Engineer - Innovation & Impact

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Training & conference attendance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Bridge Design Engineer for a fully remote engineering division. You will design, analyze, and oversee bridge projects, using MIDAS Civil, CSIBridge, AutoCAD, and Revit, while collaborating with distributed teams to deliver safe, durable infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years of bridge design experience, a Civil Engineering degree (Master's preferred) and professional registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural or Bridge Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in bridge design and analysis.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr Eng) with ECSA or eligibility.
• Proficiency in MIDAS Civil, CSIBridge, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Solid understanding of AASHTO LRFD or relevant South African bridge design codes.
• Experience with seismic analysis and design principles for bridges.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Experience in project coordination and management of design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze bridges including highway, pedestrian, and railway structures.
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Use structural analysis software for modeling and assessment.
• Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary design investigations.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, environmental, and construction teams.
• Review shop drawings and provide clarifications.
• Perform structural inspections and condition assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.
• Manage project documentation and schedules.
• Contribute to innovative design techniques and methods.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Project coordination

Technical communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural/Bridge specialization

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MIDAS Civil

CSIBridge

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Bridge Design Engineer for a fully remote engineering division. You will design, analyze, and oversee bridge projects, using MIDAS Civil, CSIBridge, AutoCAD, and Revit, while collaborating with distributed teams to deliver safe, durable infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years of bridge design experience, a Civil Engineering degree (Master's preferred) and professional registration.