Remote Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Design Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Civil Engineer to lead design of infrastructure projects with a distributed team. You will supervise civil design, coordinate with clients, and deliver plans from a home office using CAD tools.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independent work, and mentoring junior engineers in a remote setting. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is required, with 7–10 years of experience and a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PE license or equivalent registration desirable.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering design.
• Proven experience leading design projects and working independently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MXRoads, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of hydrological analysis, stormwater management, and site grading.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack).
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to maintain high productivity levels with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil design process for infrastructure projects, including site development, roads, drainage, and utilities.
• Develop detailed plans, drawings, specifications, and reports using CAD software.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and impact analyses.
• Ensure designs comply with local, regional, and national engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines through virtual channels.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff remotely.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for assigned civil engineering tasks.
• Perform quality control checks on designs and calculations prepared by the team.
• Stay updated on the latest engineering technologies, software advancements, and industry best practices.
• Effectively communicate technical information and project progress to remote stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Remote work

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MXRoads

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Civil Engineer to lead design of infrastructure projects with a distributed team. You will supervise civil design, coordinate with clients, and deliver plans from a home office using CAD tools.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independent work, and mentoring junior engineers in a remote setting. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is required, with 7–10 years of experience and a PE license preferred.