Remote Civil Engineer - Coastal and Marine Projects

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Prestigious coastal projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Civil Engineer specializing in coastal and marine engineering to join our fully remote team. You will support projects primarily in Richards Bay and surrounding coastal regions, focusing on design and management of port infrastructure, coastal protection, and offshore structures.

Applicants should have a Master's in Civil/Coastal Engineering, Pr.Eng. registration, and 10+ years in coastal/port/marine projects, with strong skills in numerical modeling and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering is required.
• Pr. Eng. registration is required.
• Minimum 10 years in coastal, port or marine civil engineering.
• Experience with numerical modeling for waves, currents, and sediment transport.
• Experience in structural design for submerged and above-water marine environments.
• Excellent remote collaboration and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer coastal defence structures, including breakwaters, seawalls, and revetments.
• Develop plans for port infrastructure such as jetties, quays, and dredging operations.
• Conduct hydraulic and wave modelling for coastal impact assessments and design validation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings for marine projects.
• Oversee the technical aspects of construction and contractor liaison for marine works.
• Ensure designs comply with maritime regulations, environmental best practices, and international standards.

Skills

Numerical modeling (waves/currents/sed

Remote collaboration & project mgmt

Coastal/port/marine civil engineering

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Civil Engineer with a specialization in coastal and marine engineering to join their fully remote team, supporting projects primarily based in Richards Bay and surrounding coastal areas. This role is crucial for the design and management of port infrastructure, coastal protection works, and offshore structures. You will leverage your deep understanding of maritime hydraulics, sediment transport, and structural design in challenging marine environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-driven engineer to contribute to significant coastal development projects while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a remote work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer coastal defence structures, including breakwaters, seawalls, and revetments.
• Develop plans for port infrastructure such as jetties, quays, and dredging operations.
• Conduct hydraulic and wave modelling for coastal impact assessments and design validation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings for marine projects.
• Oversee the technical aspects of construction and contractor liaison for marine works.
• Ensure designs comply with maritime regulations, environmental best practices, and international standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in coastal, port, or marine civil engineering.
• Proven expertise in numerical modeling for wave, current, and sediment transport.
• Experience with structural design for submerged and above-water marine environments.
• Excellent remote collaboration and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a remote, specialized engineering role.
• Complete remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous provision for professional development and conference attendance.
• Involvement in prestigious and impactful coastal infrastructure projects.