Senior Bridge Engineer (Remote) | Lead Design & Innovation

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development funding

Access to landmark projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with a strong bridge design background to lead complex projects on a fully remote basis across South Africa. You will manage feasibility studies, detailed designs, and construction support while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with clients via digital channels.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years in bridge design and holds Pr Eng registration with ECSA, with expertise in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, and LUSAS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum 9 years of bridge design and analysis experience.
• Experience leading major bridge projects.
• Proficiency with structural design software and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis of various bridge types.
• Perform complex calculations and modeling using advanced software.
• Ensure compliance with national/international bridge codes and standards.
• Oversee preparation of design drawings, specs and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance remotely.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and construction teams remotely.
• Review designs produced by teammates for quality and accuracy.
• Provide construction-phase support and design clarifications.
• Contribute to innovative, cost-effective design solutions.
• Participate in remote project meetings and client presentations.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

MIDAS Civil

CSiBridge

LUSAS Bridge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with a strong bridge design background to lead complex projects on a fully remote basis across South Africa. You will manage feasibility studies, detailed designs, and construction support while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with clients via digital channels.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years in bridge design and holds Pr Eng registration with ECSA, with expertise in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, and LUSAS.