Remote Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary package

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Technology stipend

Advanced training in digital planning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior Civil Engineer specializing in infrastructure planning for a fully remote role serving Mossel Bay and beyond. You will lead conceptual studies, feasibility analyses, and master planning for transportation, water, and land development projects.

You will collaborate with remote teams using digital platforms, produce high-level designs and cost estimates, and leverage GIS tools to inform planning decisions while enjoying flexible hours and home-office support.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering.
• 9+ years of experience in infrastructure planning and conceptual design.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple planning projects remotely.
• Expertise in GIS software (ArcGIS) and infrastructure planning tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and option analyses for new infrastructure developments.
• Develop strategic master plans for transportation, water, and land development projects.
• Prepare high-level concept designs, project scope definitions, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Utilize advanced modeling and GIS tools for spatial analysis and planning.
• Collaborate with remote multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory bodies using digital platforms.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Infrastructure planning

Feasibility studies

Remote collaboration

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is pioneering a fully remote work model and seeks a forward-thinking Civil Engineer specializing in infrastructure planning to join their distributed team, based remotely but serving projects across Mossel Bay and beyond. You will focus on the conceptualization, feasibility studies, and strategic planning of large-scale infrastructure projects, leveraging digital tools and collaborative platforms to connect with colleagues and stakeholders. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated engineer who excels in remote work environments and is passionate about shaping future infrastructure development from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and option analyses for new infrastructure developments.
• Develop strategic master plans for transportation, water, and land development projects.
• Prepare high-level concept designs, project scope definitions, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Utilize advanced modeling and GIS tools for spatial analysis and planning.
• Collaborate effectively with remote multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory bodies using digital communication platforms.

Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in infrastructure planning and conceptual design.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple planning projects remotely.
• Expertise in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS) and infrastructure planning tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Home office setup allowance and technology stipend.
• Opportunities for advanced training in digital planning techniques.
• Contribute to significant infrastructure projects from the comfort of your home office.