Road & Pavement Design Engineer – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Exposure to major projects

Supportive work environment

Company medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Civil Engineer specializing in road and pavement design to join a well-established engineering consultancy in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead geometric road design, pavement analysis, drainage design, and contribute to tender documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 5+ years in road design, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil Designer, and pavement design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) registration with ECSA is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in road and pavement design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil Designer and pavement design software.
• Knowledge of relevant South African design standards and regulations.
• Willingness to relocate to Upington, Northern Cape.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric design of rural and urban roads, including alignments, intersections, and interchanges.
• Conduct pavement condition assessments and design new or rehabilitated pavement structures.
• Develop road drainage designs, including culverts and stormwater management systems.
• Prepare detailed design reports, specifications, and construction drawings using CAD software.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents and Bills of Quantities.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as structural and geotechnical engineers.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, including site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with national road design standards (e.g., SANRAL, DOT standards).
• Participate in project planning and client liaison.
• Mentor junior engineers working on road design projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Report writing

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil Designer

Pavement design software

Job description

Placements24 invites a Civil Engineer specializing in road and pavement design to join a well-established engineering consultancy in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead geometric road design, pavement analysis, drainage design, and contribute to tender documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 5+ years in road design, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil Designer, and pavement design software.