Senior Civil Design Engineer: Port & Marine Infrastructure

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

International exposure

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Civil Design Engineer to lead design and development of port infrastructure, including breakwaters, quays, jetties, and seawalls, with emphasis on structural integrity and hydraulic performance.

You will conduct geotechnical investigations, perform coastal and offshore analyses, and prepare drawings and specifications for contract documentation, collaborating with naval architects, environmental specialists, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Coastal/Structural specialization.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in port and marine infrastructure design.
• Geotechnical knowledge for marine foundations and structures.
• Proficient with ANSYS, SAP2000, PLAXIS for design/analysis.
• Strong understanding of coastal processes and environmental impact.
• Pr Eng registration is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze marine structures (breakwaters, quays, jetties) considering loads and soil conditions.
• Perform geotechnical investigations and foundation design input.
• Conduct hydraulic/hydrodynamic analyses for port areas.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specs and contract documents.
• Use software for structural analysis, geotechnical design and modeling.
• Coordinate with naval architects, engineers and environmental consultants.
• Review construction methods and provide technical support during execution.
• Ensure compliance with international codes (PIANC) and SA regulations.

Skills

Marine design

Coastal engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Structural analysis

Hydraulic modeling

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Coastal/Structural)

Tools

ANSYS

SAP2000

PLAXIS

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Civil Design Engineer to lead design and development of port infrastructure, including breakwaters, quays, jetties, and seawalls, with emphasis on structural integrity and hydraulic performance.

You will conduct geotechnical investigations, perform coastal and offshore analyses, and prepare drawings and specifications for contract documentation, collaborating with naval architects, environmental specialists, and engineers.