Remote Civil Design Engineer – Roads and Highways

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Flexible hours

Fully remote

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Civil Design Engineer (Roads & Highways) for a fully remote role with a leading transportation infrastructure consultancy. You will lead road network design from concept through to construction documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across digital platforms. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, Pr. Eng./Pr.

Tech. Eng. registration, and 6+ years of roads/highways design experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MXRoads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech. Eng.) is required.
• At least 6 years of progressive roads/highways design experience.
• Knowledge of SA road design standards (e.g., COTO) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of roads, highways, intersections and interchanges.
• Perform geometric and pavement design and traffic planning.
• Conduct feasibility studies and option analyses for road projects.
• Prepare detailed design drawings and contract documents.
• Use CAD tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MXRoads) and comply with standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide remote support.
• Guide construction phase activities remotely and monitor deliverables.
• Stay updated on road design tech and sustainable practices.
• Contribute to proposals and client engagement for new work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote work suitability

Communication & collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MXRoads

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Civil Design Engineer (Roads & Highways) for a fully remote role with a leading transportation infrastructure consultancy. You will lead road network design from concept through to construction documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across digital platforms. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, Pr. Eng./Pr.

Tech. Eng. registration, and 6+ years of roads/highways design experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MXRoads.