Remote Senior Civil Engineer – Lead Global Infrastructure

Placements24

Queenstown

Hybrid

NZD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Health benefits
Annual leave + travel opportunities
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote role. You will lead the concept and detailed design of major civil infrastructure projects, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions across transportation, water, and land development.

The position requires a Master’s in Civil Engineering with PE or equivalent, 10+ years of design leadership, expertise in BIM and design software, and strong remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering and PE or equivalent registration is mandatory.
  • 10+ years of progressive civil engineering design experience with leadership.
  • Experience with BIM and various design software packages; remote mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead conceptualization and detailed design of major civil projects across transportation, water, and land development.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a distributed team of engineers and designers.
  • Develop and implement innovative design solutions with international standards compliance.
  • Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
  • Collaborate with project managers, clients, and disciplines via virtual channels.
  • Conduct QA checks to ensure technical excellence throughout the design process.

Skills

Remote team leadership
Mentoring
Strong communication
Problem solving
Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent

Tools

BIM technologies
Civil design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote role. You will lead the concept and detailed design of major civil infrastructure projects, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions across transportation, water, and land development.

The position requires a Master’s in Civil Engineering with PE or equivalent, 10+ years of design leadership, expertise in BIM and design software, and strong remote collaboration skills.

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