Senior Bridge Design Lead: Iconic Eastern Cape Projects

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge design tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer for an established engineering firm in Port Elizabeth. You will lead the design and delivery of complex bridge projects across the Eastern Cape, ensuring structural integrity and project success.

The role requires 8+ years of bridge design experience, Pr Eng registration, and proficiency in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, AutoCAD and Revit. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients and stakeholders in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's in Structural/Bridge Engineering desirable.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in bridge design and structural engineering.
• Experience through full lifecycle of bridge projects from concept to construction support.
• Proficiency in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge and general CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Strong knowledge of bridge loads, materials and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design of highway, pedestrian and railway bridges.
• Develop detailed design calculations, drawings, specs and construction documentation.
• Perform advanced structural modeling with MIDAS Civil, SAP2000 or similar.
• Review and approve shop drawings, method statements and progress reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and design staff; supervise site inspections and construction supervision.
• Ensure compliance with SANS and international codes; manage timelines, budgets and resources.
• Support tender preparation and business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural/Bridge Engineering

Pr Eng registration (ECSA)

Tools

MIDAS Civil

CSiBridge

AutoCAD

Revit

SAP2000

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer for an established engineering firm in Port Elizabeth. You will lead the design and delivery of complex bridge projects across the Eastern Cape, ensuring structural integrity and project success.

The role requires 8+ years of bridge design experience, Pr Eng registration, and proficiency in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, AutoCAD and Revit. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients and stakeholders in a dynamic office environment.