Senior Coastal Engineer – Port & Marine Structures

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Company vehicle

Collaborative environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Coastal Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role involves planning, design, and implementation of coastal infrastructure (breakwaters, jetties, seawalls) with regular site visits.

The candidate will hold a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Coastal/Maritime), be ECSA-registered (Pr. Eng.), and bring 8+ years of coastal/maritime design and project management experience with Delft3D, Mike 21, and XBeach proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Coastal/Maritime specialization.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng.) is required.
• 8+ years of coastal/maritime engineering design and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coastal process studies and modeling (wave, current, sediment transport).
• Design maritime structures such as breakwaters, quay walls, jetties, and groynes.
• Develop coastal defense strategies including beach nourishment and erosion control.
• Perform structural analysis and design for concrete, steel, and rock structures in the marine environment.
• Oversee construction activities for coastal and port infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with environmental consultants to ensure sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Project management

Report writing

Education

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

Tools

Delft3D

Mike 21

XBeach

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Coastal Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role involves planning, design, and implementation of coastal infrastructure (breakwaters, jetties, seawalls) with regular site visits.

The candidate will hold a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Coastal/Maritime), be ECSA-registered (Pr. Eng.), and bring 8+ years of coastal/maritime design and project management experience with Delft3D, Mike 21, and XBeach proficiency.