Remote Civil Design Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Virtual training

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and self-motivated Remote Civil Design Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop civil infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, and site developments with a focus on sustainability.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to deliver efficient solutions. A PE designation is preferred and strong remote communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in civil design engineering.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
• Strong understanding of site development, grading, and stormwater management.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for infrastructure projects including site layouts, grading, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Use Civil 3D/AutoCAD to produce drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations for grading, stormwater management, and utilities.
• Collaborate virtually with project teams, providing technical expertise and solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with local regulations and best practices.
• Review design documents and provide feedback to support project development.

Skills

Civil 3D

Remote communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and self-motivated Remote Civil Design Engineer to join their globally distributed team, supporting projects that may originate from Sandton but can be worked on from anywhere. This role focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and developing civil infrastructure projects, including roads, drainage systems, and site developments, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices. You will leverage advanced design software and collaborate virtually with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to deliver innovative and efficient solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who excels in a remote work environment and is passionate about contributing to impactful infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for infrastructure projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Utilize civil engineering design software (e.g., Civil 3D, AutoCAD) to produce drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations for grading, stormwater management, and utility systems.
• Collaborate virtually with project teams, providing technical expertise and solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant local regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Review design documents and provide feedback to support project development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in civil design engineering.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design and analysis software.
• Strong understanding of site development principles, grading, and stormwater management.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive remote work benefits package.
• Flexibility to work from any location.
• Opportunities to contribute to diverse and significant infrastructure projects.
• Access to professional development resources and virtual training.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team culture focused on innovation.