Remote Senior Civil Engineer — Infrastructure Design Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary with incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave and sick days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join a fully remote team delivering projects across South Africa, with emphasis on Cape Town initiatives. You will lead design, planning and supervision of civil works, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit, and strong communication for remote collaboration. Competitive salary and remote-friendly environment offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional civil engineering experience with emphasis on design and project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and structural analysis tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of civil projects (infrastructure, transportation, water/wastewater) ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using industry-standard software.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site investigations, and impact assessments for planning and execution.
• Collaborate remotely with architects, PMs and engineers to integrate civil works into broader projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the remote team.
• Review and approve designs, calculations and construction plans for compliance.

Skills

Project management

Remote collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join a fully remote team delivering projects across South Africa, with emphasis on Cape Town initiatives. You will lead design, planning and supervision of civil works, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit, and strong communication for remote collaboration. Competitive salary and remote-friendly environment offered.