Structural Engineer 4 (Bridges)

CDM Smith; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Structural Engineer specialized in designing roadway bridges and transportation structures. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate degree in Structural Engineering and 6-10 years of experience. The role involves preparing reports, performing structural analysis, and collaborating with the drafting team. Competitive salary and career development opportunities await in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in the analysis and design of various bridge types.
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO, British and Euro standards.
• Hands-on with AASHTO LRFD bridge design methods.

Responsibilities

• Design simple and complex roadway bridges and transportation-related structures.
• Prepare structural analysis and design reports.
• Work closely with drafting team in the preparation of structural plans.

Skills

Structural analysis

Bridge design

Finite Element Analysis

Good communication skills

Software proficiency (Staad Pro, Midas Civil)

Education

Post Graduation in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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Job Description

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Designing simple and complex roadway bridges, including grade separations, stream crossings, and bridge rehabilitations.
• Designing transportation‑related structures including culverts and retaining walls.
• Working closely with drafting team in the preparation of structural plans development.
• Prepare structural analysis and design reports.
• Perform bridge load ratings.
• Perform independent review of structural analysis and design of various transportation structures.
• Knowledge and skill exchange with the team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Post Graduation in Structural Engineering
• Good communication skills. Fluent in English
• 6-10 Years of experience in the Analysis and design of Bridges, Grade separators, flyovers, underpasses, interchanges, Pedestrian bridges, skywalks etc.
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO, British and Euro standards
• Design of Reinforced Concrete Bridges, Structural steel bridges, and pre‑stressed concrete bridges
• Design of bearings, design of expansion joints, and other bridge related miscellaneous structures
• Worked on projects in the Middle East and US
• Hands‑on with AASHTO LRFD bridge design methods
• Conversant with seismic design of bridge structures
• Conversant with structural steel member and connection (welds/bolts) design
• Shoring Design, Assessment of Bridge Rating, Design of light poles and signage gantries.
• Software Exposure - Good knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, Modeling & Analytical Skills.
• Specific - Staad Pro, Midas Civil, CSI Bridges, SAP and ETABS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Worked on projects with Ashghal, RTA etc. and familiar with respective delivery requirements
• Proficiency in developing macros/programming and creating routines using Mathcad
• Certifications like PE, CEng etc.
• Experience with OpenBridge, AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Amount of Travel Required

0%

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Business Unit

TSU

Group

GTSG

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular