Senior Engineer - Marine Structural

Aecom; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer - Marine Structural to lead the design and assessment of marine infrastructure. Located in South Africa, the role requires over 10 years of experience, registration with ECSA, and a degree in Civil Engineering. The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with maritime standards. The firm supports hybrid working with office attendance required three days a week, offering a flexible environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience post qualification.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr.Eng. for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of marine infrastructure using relevant codes.
• Evaluate corrosion protection, fatigue performance, and structural detailing for marine environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on marine projects.

Skills

Structural design

Static and dynamic structural analysis

Corrosion protection

Mentoring junior engineers

Client presentations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) - M.Eng or MSc.Eng preferred

Job description

Senior Engineer - Marine Structural (Durban, Centurion, Cape Town)

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Senior Engineer - Marine Structural to join our team in Durban, Centurion, or Cape Town offices.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Marine Structural to support the design and assessment of coastal and offshore infrastructure, including wharves, jetties, caissons, breakwaters, and floating structures. The role focuses on structural design under complex loading conditions—wave, current, berthing, seismic—and requires coordination with geotechnical, coastal, and marine disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of marine infrastructure using relevant codes (e.g., BS, Eurocode, API, PIANC)
• Perform static and dynamic structural analysis, including wave and berthing impact loads
• Evaluate corrosion protection, fatigue performance, and structural detailing for marine environments
• Coordinate with geotechnical engineers on foundation design (piles, caissons, gravity structures)
• Prepare design reports, specifications, and construction documentation
• Support tendering, fabrication review, and site construction queries
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures for marine structural designs
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex marine projects
• Collaborate with environmental specialists to ensure designs meet sustainability requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for marine structures
• Participate in client meetings and present technical solutions
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in marine structural engineering
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with local and international maritime standards
• Develop and maintain best practice guidelines for marine structural engineering within the organisation
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations
• Oversee the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in marine structural design projects

Requirements

• At least 10 years’ experience post obtaining qualification.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr.Eng. for at least 3 years.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural), preferably M.Eng or MSc.Eng.

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.