Remote Civil Engineer - Urban Planning Mastermind

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Home office setup allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Civil Engineer with a specialization in Urban Planning to join a dispersed team. This role focuses on developing sustainable urban environments, integrating infrastructure planning and land use, and working entirely remotely with stakeholders across regions.

You will employ GIS tools to inform planning decisions, contribute to policy development, and prepare reports for government and private clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Urban Planning.
• Proven experience in urban planning, land use, and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and planning tools.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration and reporting.
• Independent, time-managed work style in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop urban master plans and zoning strategies integrating transportation and land use.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for urban development.
• Analyze demographic trends to guide long-term planning.
• Collaborate virtually with municipal planners, developers, and community groups.
• Prepare reports and policy recommendations for clients.
• Use GIS to visualize data and support planning decisions.

Skills

Urban planning

GIS analysis

Policy development

Remote collaboration

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Urban Planning specialization

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Urban planning simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Civil Engineer with a specialization in Urban Planning to join a dispersed team. This role focuses on developing sustainable urban environments, integrating infrastructure planning and land use, and working entirely remotely with stakeholders across regions.

You will employ GIS tools to inform planning decisions, contribute to policy development, and prepare reports for government and private clients.