Structural Engineer - Coastal Infrastructure

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coastal projects

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialized Structural Engineer for coastal infrastructure projects in East London. You will design and assess marine structures, waterfront developments, and coastal protection systems to ensure durability and safety along the coastline.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 6 years' experience in coastal/marine structures, with proficiency in structural analysis software and corrosion-resistant design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required.
• Experience with coastal or marine structures preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze marine structures such as jetties, seawalls, breakwaters, and bridges in coastal environments.
• Assess the structural integrity of existing coastal infrastructure and recommend rehabilitation strategies.
• Consider the impact of marine conditions, including wave loads, currents, corrosion, and soil-structure interaction.
• Prepare detailed structural designs, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, hydrodynamicists, and other specialists on complex coastal projects.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and environmental regulations for coastal development.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Structural analysis software

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Structural Engineer with experience in coastal infrastructure to join their team in East London . This role focuses on the design and assessment of marine structures, waterfront developments, and coastal protection systems, considering the unique challenges posed by the marine environment. You will apply your expertise to ensure the durability, resilience, and safety of critical assets along the coastline. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of vital infrastructure in East London and the Eastern Cape, working within a firm that is at the forefront of marine engineering innovation and values the professional development of its engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze marine structures such as jetties, seawalls, breakwaters, and bridges in coastal environments.
• Assess the structural integrity of existing coastal infrastructure and recommend rehabilitation strategies.
• Consider the impact of marine conditions, including wave loads, currents, corrosion, and soil-structure interaction.
• Prepare detailed structural designs, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, hydrodynamicists, and other specialists on complex coastal projects.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and environmental regulations for coastal development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in structural engineering, with a specific focus on coastal or marine structures.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and experience with specialized marine design considerations.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics, wave theory, and corrosion-resistant design principles.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on significant and unique coastal engineering projects.
• Support for ongoing professional development and specialized training.
• Contribution to the resilience and development of infrastructure in East London and the Eastern Cape.
• A collaborative and technically driven work environment.