Senior Civil Design Engineer - Roads and Highways

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Prestigious projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer with a Roads/Highways focus to lead the design of complex road networks and interchanges for major transportation projects.

The role involves technical design, project coordination, QA, and mentoring junior engineers, with a balance of office collaboration and flexible remote work in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• ECSA Pr Eng registration is essential.
• Minimum 8 years of roads/highways design experience.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MXRoads.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering and transport planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design of roads, highways, intersections and related infrastructure.
• Perform geometric, drainage and pavement design using industry software.
• Prepare technical specs, drawings, contract documents and cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and traffic impact analyses.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators and other disciplines; mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Road design expertise

Traffic engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ECSA Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MXRoads

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer with a specialization in Roads and Highways to join their established team in Sandton, Gauteng. This role involves leading the design and development of complex road networks, interchanges, and associated infrastructure for major transportation projects. You will be responsible for technical design, project coordination, quality assurance, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of road design principles, traffic engineering, and relevant South African standards. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment, balancing essential office collaboration with flexible remote work options, allowing you to contribute to significant projects shaping the future of Sandton and Gauteng's infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design of roads, highways, intersections, and related infrastructure projects.
• Perform geometric design, drainage design, and pavement design using industry-standard software.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies, traffic impact analyses, and site investigations.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national (SANS) and international standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians, fostering their technical development.
• Review designs and technical reports prepared by team members for quality and accuracy.
• Manage project technical aspects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) is essential.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in roads and highways design.
• Proven expertise in using road design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MXRoads, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles and transportation planning concepts.
• Experience in contract administration and project management is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and client liaison.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to work on prestigious and large-scale transportation projects.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribution to the infrastructure development of Sandton, Gauteng.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.