Remote Project Engineer: Sustainable Infrastructure Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Project Engineer to drive sustainable infrastructure projects from home. You will lead planning, design, and execution while coordinating with environmental scientists, urban planners, and architects via virtual platforms.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree, remote-work experience, and is a strong fit for those with LEED/Green Star knowledge and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Pr Eng is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related environmental discipline.
• Pr Eng registration preferred.
• 7+ years in project engineering/management with sustainable infrastructure.
• Experience managing projects remotely using collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of LEED/Green Star and sustainable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for sustainable infrastructure, including planning, design coordination, and construction oversight (virtual).
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules with team and clients.
• Coordinate with environmental scientists, urban planners, and architects via virtual platforms.
• Ensure designs meet sustainability, efficiency, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Facilitate remote client meetings and provide progress updates.
• Research and recommend innovative sustainable technologies for projects.
• Contribute to company standards and best practices in sustainable engineering.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration preferred

Tools

Project management software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Project Engineer to drive sustainable infrastructure projects from home. You will lead planning, design, and execution while coordinating with environmental scientists, urban planners, and architects via virtual platforms.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree, remote-work experience, and is a strong fit for those with LEED/Green Star knowledge and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Pr Eng is preferred for advancement.