Remote Civil Engineer – Urban Infrastructure Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid

Retirement planning

CPD support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites a seasoned Civil Engineer to join a forward-thinking urban development consultancy in a fully remote capacity across South Africa. You will lead planning, design, and integration of infrastructure services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, from concept through detailed drawings.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, urban planning knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and ECSA registration required.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech. Eng.) required.
• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience with urban planning focus.
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and stormwater modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for urban infrastructure including roads and drainage.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for development projects.
• Prepare drawings, reports, specs, and tender documents using CAD tools.
• Coordinate with architects, planners, and engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Liaise with municipal authorities to secure approvals and permits.
• Manage tasks, timelines and deliverables in a remote work environment.
• Provide guidance and support to project stakeholders.
• Stay updated on best practices in sustainable urban development.
• Contribute to proposals and business development efforts.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling

Job description

Placements24 invites a seasoned Civil Engineer to join a forward-thinking urban development consultancy in a fully remote capacity across South Africa. You will lead planning, design, and integration of infrastructure services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, from concept through detailed drawings.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, urban planning knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.