Senior Coastal Engineer: Harbors & Breakwaters

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance奖金

Exposure to technically demanding/coas

Continuing professional development

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Civil Engineer in East London to design, plan, and implement coastal infrastructure projects such as harbors, breakwaters, pipelines, and outfalls. You will ensure structural integrity and environmental sustainability, collaborating with engineers and environmental scientists.

The role focuses on delivering coastal projects in challenging marine environments, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to high-profile assets in the Eastern

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with coastal/maritime specialization.
• 8+ years of design and management experience in coastal infrastructure.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA mandatory.
• Proficiency in Delft3D, Mike 21, and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze coastal structures (breakwaters, jetties, seawalls, marine pipelines).
• Conduct hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling for waves, currents, sediment transport.
• Prepare detailed designs, specifications, and construction plans for marine projects.
• Perform site investigations, feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments.
• Manage project execution, ensuring standards, safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with government bodies, environmental agencies, and contractors.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Delft3D

Mike 21

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Civil Engineer in East London to design, plan, and implement coastal infrastructure projects such as harbors, breakwaters, pipelines, and outfalls. You will ensure structural integrity and environmental sustainability, collaborating with engineers and environmental scientists.

The role focuses on delivering coastal projects in challenging marine environments, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to high-profile assets in the Eastern