Remote Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables Projects

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to drive civil design for renewable energy projects across South Africa in a fully remote capacity. You will oversee site development, earthworks, foundations, and drainage, coordinating with electrical, environmental, and project-management teams from a distance.

The role demands a Masters in Civil Engineering, Pr.Eng status, and at least nine years of progressive experience in energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Pr.Eng designation with ECSA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years progressive civil engineering experience, energy sector a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading dispersed teams and remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in CAD and structural/geotechnical analysis tools is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and development for renewable energy projects (layout, grading, drainage, foundations).
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specs, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, PMs, and environmental specialists in a virtual setting.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards, codes, and regs.
• Manage remote project timelines, budgets, and resources for civil scopes.
• Conduct technical reviews of contractor submittals and site reports.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to remote engineering teams.
• Assess and mitigate civil engineering risks across project development and construction.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to meet objectives efficiently.

Skills

Remote leadership

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Geotechnical analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to drive civil design for renewable energy projects across South Africa in a fully remote capacity. You will oversee site development, earthworks, foundations, and drainage, coordinating with electrical, environmental, and project-management teams from a distance.

The role demands a Masters in Civil Engineering, Pr.Eng status, and at least nine years of progressive experience in energy infrastructure.