Senior Bridge Design Engineer - Cape Town Infrastructure

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reflects experience

Professional development opportunities

Company events and team lunches

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Bridge Design Engineer for the infrastructure division. You will shape transportation networks by designing new bridges and rehabilitating existing structures, from concept to tender documentation and construction oversight.

You will lead detailed analyses, prepare calculations and drawings, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural/Bridge Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA is preferred (Pr. Eng. or eligible).
• 6+ years of progressive bridge design and analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and design of bridge types using specialized software.
• Prepare design reports, calculations, and construction drawings per SANS and international codes.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, highway, environmental teams and stakeholders.
• Review submittals and provide site support during construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project deliverables within budget.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural/Bridge Engineering

Tools

MIDAS Civil

CSiBridge

BridgeLink

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Bridge Design Engineer for the infrastructure division. You will shape transportation networks by designing new bridges and rehabilitating existing structures, from concept to tender documentation and construction oversight.

You will lead detailed analyses, prepare calculations and drawings, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers.