Senior Engineer

AECOM Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Senior Engineer - Marine (Structural) – to join our team in our Durban, Centurion or Cape Town offices. Overview AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for 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 focuses on structural design under complex loading conditions—wave, current, berthing, seismic—and requires coordination with geotechnical, coastal, and marine disciplines. Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. With a team of over 3000 technical professionals across nine countries and remote anchors, EC delivers high-quality, specialist services to address capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes. Start here. Grow here. 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. Qualifications 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. 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. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, delivering services across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We solve our clients’ complex challenges in public and private sectors with sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. We are a Fortune 500 firm with substantial revenue. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work: you will be part of a global team that supports growth and career ambitions, work on groundbreaking projects locally and globally, and have access to cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our award-winning training and development programs help you build your career in a respectful, collaborative environment where you have the freedom to grow. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are committed to confidentiality in line with EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr