Remote Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Senior Civil Engineer with extensive experience in Transportation Infrastructure. This fully remote role leads the design and planning of complex road, highway, and public transit projects nationwide, collaborating with managers, designers, and stakeholders in a virtual environment.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee projects from concept through construction, and coordinate with clients and agencies to ensure success and compliance.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with Transportation specialization.
• 10+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project management.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and traffic simulation tools.
• Experience managing large-scale transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of highway, roadway, and interchange projects.
• Conduct traffic analysis, capacity studies, and geometric design using industry-standard software.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff remotely.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, and other consultants to ensure project success and compliance.

Skills

Transportation Eng

Project management

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Traffic simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Remote Senior Civil Engineer with extensive experience in Transportation Infrastructure . In this fully remote role, you will lead the design and planning of complex road, highway, and public transit projects across the country. You will collaborate with project managers, designers, and stakeholders in a virtual environment, driving projects from conceptualization through to construction oversight. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer seeking a flexible work arrangement while making a significant impact on national transportation networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of highway, roadway, and interchange projects .
• Conduct traffic analysis, capacity studies, and geometric design using industry-standard software.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff remotely.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, and other consultants to ensure project success and compliance.

Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure design and project management.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in transportation design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and traffic simulation tools.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale transportation projects.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Complete flexibility to work from any location within South Africa .
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Contribute to major national infrastructure projects from a remote setting.
• Supportive and collaborative virtual team culture focused on excellence.