Remote Junior Civil Engineer - Growth & Mentorship

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Mentorship and growth

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Junior Civil Engineer for a remote-first role based in South Africa. You’ll work with senior engineers on civil infrastructure projects, gaining experience in design, analysis, and documentation within a fully remote setup.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration in a virtual environment, and growth toward professional registration with ECSA. You’ll contribute to communities and sustainable development while developing design skills and software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Interest in professional registration with ECSA.
• Up to 3 years of civil engineering experience, focusing on design and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and willingness to learn new tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in design and development of civil projects (transportation, water, site development).
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses under supervision.
• Prepare drawings, models and documentation using CAD and other tools.
• Research engineering principles, materials, and standards.
• Support project management with task tracking and documentation.
• Participate in virtual meetings and collaborate effectively with the team.
• Contribute to technical reports and specifications.
• Learn and apply company standards in design and execution.
• Support site visits or investigations as needed (occasional travel).
• Contribute to a positive remote team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Junior Civil Engineer for a remote-first role based in South Africa. You’ll work with senior engineers on civil infrastructure projects, gaining experience in design, analysis, and documentation within a fully remote setup.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration in a virtual environment, and growth toward professional registration with ECSA. You’ll contribute to communities and sustainable development while developing design skills and software proficiency.