Remote Civil Design Engineer - Urban Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and training

Collaborative, modern remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Civil Design Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design site development plans for urban projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and road infrastructure, leveraging Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of urban site design experience, and must be a registered Pr. Eng with ECSA, with strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in civil site design for urban or land development.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) with ECSA is required.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design site development plans including grading, earthworks, stormwater management, and utilities for urban projects.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports using standard software.
• Ensure compliance with local municipal requirements, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrological analyses for stormwater systems and drainage networks.
• Collaborate remotely with architects, planners, and consultants to integrate designs.
• Review and stamp engineering plans and calculations per professional standards.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Communication

Project design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil Design Engineer to join their fully remote team. This position focuses on the design and planning of urban development projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You will be responsible for producing detailed civil engineering designs for site development, encompassing grading, drainage, utilities, and road infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-driven engineer to work remotely and contribute to significant urban planning initiatives across various regions, leveraging cutting-edge design tools and collaborating with a geographically dispersed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design site development plans, including grading, earthworks, stormwater management, and utility systems for urban projects.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports using industry-standard software.
• Ensure designs comply with local municipal requirements, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrological analysis for stormwater systems and drainage networks.
• Collaborate remotely with architects, planners, and other consultants to integrate designs seamlessly.
• Review and stamp engineering plans and calculations in accordance with professional engineering standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil site design, particularly for urban or land development projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and stormwater modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utility design, and South African planning regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) with ECSA.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• A collaborative, innovative, and modern work culture that embraces remote talent.