Remote Civil Engineer: Road & Highway Design Expert

Placements24

Canterbury

Hybrid

NZD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

28 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Civil Engineer specializing in road and highway design to join their fully remote team working on Queenstown-origin projects. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee transportation infrastructure in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in road design, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MXRoads, and strong knowledge of AASHTO or regional standards. This role offers remote work, competitive compensation, and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in road and highway design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MXRoads.
  • Strong knowledge of AASHTO or relevant regional road design standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop geometric layouts for new roads, highways, and interchanges.
  • Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and quantity take-offs for road projects.
  • Conduct traffic analysis and impact studies to inform design decisions.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant national and provincial road design standards and guidelines.
  • Collaborate virtually with stakeholders, including government bodies and construction firms, throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and approve design modifications and respond to technical queries from construction teams.

Skills

Geometric design
Traffic analysis
Road design principles
Virtual collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D
MXRoads

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Civil Engineer specializing in road and highway design to join their fully remote team working on Queenstown-origin projects. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee transportation infrastructure in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in road design, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MXRoads, and strong knowledge of AASHTO or regional standards. This role offers remote work, competitive compensation, and opportunities to influence

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