Remote Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Planning

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Access to digital collaboration tools

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Civil Engineer to join a distributed team focused on strategic planning and conceptual design of large-scale infrastructure projects. You will develop feasibility studies, master plans, and preliminary designs for transportation networks, utilities, and urban development in a remote setting.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in civil infrastructure planning, strong CAD skills, and excellent remote collaboration abilities to drive the early stages of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil infrastructure planning, design, or project management
• Proficiency in CAD and conceptual design tools; strong analytical abilities
• Experience in feasibility studies and master planning for public infrastructure
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration and reporting
• Ability to work independently, manage time and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and needs assessments for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual designs, master plans, and preliminary engineering reports for transportation, water, and wastewater systems.
• Analyze project requirements, identify challenges, and propose innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders through virtual platforms to define project scope and objectives.
• Research and apply relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices in infrastructure planning.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports to communicate planning outcomes effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Communication

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Civil Engineer with expertise in infrastructure planning to join their distributed team. This role is focused on the strategic planning and conceptualization of large-scale civil engineering projects, including transportation networks, utilities, and urban development. You will leverage your analytical and design skills to develop feasibility studies, master plans, and preliminary designs, working collaboratively with colleagues across different locations. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with excellent communication abilities, capable of contributing to impactful projects from a remote setting and driving the early stages of infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and needs assessments for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual designs, master plans, and preliminary engineering reports for transportation, water, and wastewater systems.
• Analyze project requirements, identify potential challenges, and propose innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders through virtual platforms to define project scope and objectives.
• Research and apply relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices in infrastructure planning.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports to communicate planning outcomes effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil infrastructure planning, design, or project management.
• Proficiency in CAD and conceptual design tools, as well as strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience in preparing feasibility studies and master plans for public infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and remote work stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning in infrastructure planning.
• Access to advanced digital collaboration tools and resources.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.