Lead Roads & Stormwater Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Roads and Stormwater Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to drive the design and implementation of road networks and drainage systems for urban and peri-urban areas.

You will utilise AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling tools, working within a team to ensure compliant, high-quality infrastructure with timely delivery and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• BSc Civil Engineering required with professional registration (ECSA Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng).
• Minimum 6 years' practical experience in roads and stormwater design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling tools (HEC-RAS, SWMM).
• Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics and urban drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan roads, upgrades and rehabilitation works with geometric layout and surfacing.
• Develop stormwater management plans, drainage channels, culverts and detention ponds.
• Produce detailed drawings, specs and BOQs using CAD software.
• Conduct site investigations and analyze topography, soils and existing infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate capacity and compliance.
• Ensure designs meet municipal, provincial and national standards (SANS 1200).
• Collaborate with PMs, surveyors and construction teams for timely delivery.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction and resolve issues.
• Assess development impact on runoff and propose mitigations.
• Contribute to proposals and tender submissions.

Skills

Geometric road design

Hydrology & hydraulics

Team collaboration

Project timeline management

Written and verbal communication

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

ECSA Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Roads and Stormwater Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to drive the design and implementation of road networks and drainage systems for urban and peri-urban areas.

You will utilise AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling tools, working within a team to ensure compliant, high-quality infrastructure with timely delivery and strong project management skills.