Remote Civil Engineer - Urban Planning & Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Civil Engineer with a strong background in Urban Planning to join a globally distributed team. You will contribute to infrastructure master plans, land use strategies, and community development initiatives from anywhere.

You will collaborate with city planners, architects, and environmental scientists, delivering design concepts, reports, and presentations for urban development proposals while ensuring sustainable, regulatory-compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in urban development and infrastructure planning.
• Proven ability to collaborate remotely using collaboration tools and strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement civil engineering aspects of urban master plans, including infrastructure needs assessment (water, sanitation, roads).
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for proposed urban development projects.
• Collaborate remotely with city planners, architects, environmental scientists, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare design concepts, technical reports, and presentations for urban development proposals.
• Ensure designs align with sustainable development principles, zoning regulations, and community input.
• Provide technical guidance on infrastructure development strategies for new and redeveloping urban areas.

Skills

Remote work experience

Report writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Urban planning knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Civil Engineer with a strong background in Urban Planning and Development to join their innovative, globally distributed team. This role is vital for shaping sustainable and efficient urban environments through strategic civil engineering planning. You will work on a variety of projects, contributing to the development of infrastructure master plans, land use strategies, and community development initiatives. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise from anywhere, contributing to impactful urban transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement civil engineering aspects of urban master plans, including infrastructure needs assessment (water, sanitation, roads).
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for proposed urban development projects.
• Collaborate remotely with city planners, architects, environmental scientists, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare design concepts, technical reports, and presentations for urban development proposals.
• Ensure designs align with sustainable development principles, zoning regulations, and community input.
• Provide technical guidance on infrastructure development strategies for new and redeveloping urban areas.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in urban development projects, infrastructure planning, and design.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment, utilizing collaboration tools.
• Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning laws, and municipal infrastructure systems.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills for virtual collaboration.
• Familiarity with GIS and CAD software for planning and design visualization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and remote work stipend.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and participation in international urban planning forums.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Chance to shape the future of sustainable urban development on a global scale.