Lead Civil Design Engineer - Transportation Networks

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Design Engineer to spearhead transportation network projects in a remote-first environment. You will lead design teams, manage projects from concept to completion, and deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions.

This senior role requires strategic thinking, remote mentoring of engineers, developing scopes and budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and acting as the technical liaison with clients and regulators while driving innovation in design and project

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design process for transportation infrastructure projects, including highways, roads, interchanges, and public transit systems.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking engineering firm, is seeking an exceptional Lead Civil Design Engineer to spearhead their transportation network projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading design teams, managing complex transportation infrastructure projects from conceptualization to completion, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and foster innovation within a remote-first environment. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about shaping the future of transportation and has a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in civil engineering for mobility. Your leadership will directly influence the success of critical infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design process for transportation infrastructure projects, including highways, roads, interchanges, and public transit systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of civil design engineers and technicians in a remote setting.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis, calculations, and prepare comprehensive design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee the preparation of traffic studies, environmental impact assessments and utility coordination plans.
• Ensure designs comply with national and provincial standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and submittals during the construction phase.
• Implement and promote best practices in design, quality control, and project management.
• Drive innovation in design solutions, exploring new technologies and sustainable approaches for transportation infrastructure.