Lead Civil Engineer – Roads & Stormwater (Hybrid)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead road and stormwater design for public and private projects in Upington. This hybrid role balances office collaboration with remote work, guiding junior staff and coordinating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, Pr.Eng or ECSA eligibility, 8+ years in road/stormwater design, and strong CAD/Hydrology skills, with proven project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's advantageous.
• Pr.Eng or eligible for ECSA registration is required.
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience focused on road and stormwater design.
• Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrological modeling tools.
• Strong project management, contract administration, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of South African road design standards and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with remote and on-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of road infrastructure projects, including alignment and pavement design.
• Develop stormwater management plans with hydrological modeling and drainage design.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site investigations to inform design decisions.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources for projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee junior engineers and technicians with technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with national and municipal standards and regulations.
• Perform quality control reviews of designs and calculations.
• Assist in proposals and client liaison.

Skills

Roads design

Stormwater design

Hydrological modeling

Project management

Contract administration

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

HEC-HMS

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead road and stormwater design for public and private projects in Upington. This hybrid role balances office collaboration with remote work, guiding junior staff and coordinating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, Pr.Eng or ECSA eligibility, 8+ years in road/stormwater design, and strong CAD/Hydrology skills, with proven project management capabilities.