Senior Engineer - Marine Structural - Durban at AECOM

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. This role will focus on structural design under complex loading conditions—wave, current, berthing, seismic—and will require coordination with geotechnical, coastal, and marine disciplines.

Here is what you will do:

• 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

Here’s what we’re looking for:

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

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural), preferably M.Eng or MSc.Eng.