Structural Engineer - Coastal Infrastructure (Remote)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Bonuses

Challenging projects

Job summary

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer with coastal infrastructure expertise to join a fully remote, forward-thinking team. You will design and analyze marine structures such as ports, jetties and seawalls, contributing to coastal resilience.

The role offers remote-first flexibility, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across borders, requiring strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to code

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with marine/coastal specialization.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• Minimum 8 years of coastal/marine design and analysis experience.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro, ANSYS) used for coastal projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for marine and coastal structures.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and calculations for concrete, steel, and composites.
• Conduct remote site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Ensure designs comply with marine codes and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a remote setting.
• Provide technical support during construction and review submittals.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Structural analysis

Remote collaboration

STAAD.Pro

ANSYS

Education

Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (marine/coastal)

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

STAAD.Pro

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer with expertise in coastal infrastructure to join their fully remote, forward-thinking team. This role involves the design and analysis of structures exposed to challenging marine environments, including ports, jetties, seawalls, and offshore platforms. You will contribute to critical projects that protect and enhance coastal communities and industries, ensuring the integrity and longevity of vital infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a specialized engineer to leverage their unique skills in a flexible, remote-first setting, driving innovation in a demanding field from anywhere .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for marine and coastal structures, considering loads such as waves, currents, and corrosion.
• Develop detailed design drawings, specifications, and calculations for concrete, steel, and composite structures.
• Conduct site assessments (remotely or through on-site partners) and feasibility studies for coastal development projects.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international codes and standards for marine structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including marine biologists, geotechnical engineers, and project managers, in a remote setting .
• Provide technical support during the construction phase and review contractor submittals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a specialization in marine or coastal structures.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and analysis of coastal and marine infrastructure .
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, ANSYS) and marine-specific design tools.
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamics, material behavior in marine environments, and corrosion protection.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with demonstrated success in remote collaboration .

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Flexible and fully remote work arrangement , offering significant autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Support for continuing professional development, including relevant certifications and training.
• Opportunity to work on impactful and technically challenging coastal engineering projects.