Senior Civil Engineer - Remote Infrastructure Design

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,050,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote work arrangement

Global health coverage

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure design projects from a remote location. You will drive technical direction for roads, utilities, and site development, ensuring client requirements and engineering standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in civil infrastructure design, strong leadership, and proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD. This fully remote role offers global project exposure and generous development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Experience leading design teams and managing complex projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and hydraulic/structural tools.
• Strong communication and leadership for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for major civil infrastructure projects, including conceptualization, detailed design, and construction documentation.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to design teams working remotely across disciplines.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses for structural integrity, hydraulics, and site grading.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and reports prepared by team members.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets in a virtual environment.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to present design concepts and project updates.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Hydraulic analysis tools

Structural analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure design projects from a remote location. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in virtual collaboration and project oversight. You will be responsible for the technical direction and successful execution of complex infrastructure designs, including roads, utilities, and site development, ensuring alignment with client requirements and engineering best practices. This position offers the ultimate flexibility to contribute to impactful projects from anywhere in the world while working with a forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for major civil infrastructure projects, including conceptualization, detailed design, and construction documentation.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to design teams working remotely across various disciplines.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and analysis for structural integrity, hydraulics, and site grading.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and reports prepared by team members.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets effectively in a virtual environment.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to present design concepts and project updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Proven experience leading design teams and managing complex projects.
• Expertise in design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and relevant hydraulic/structural analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, relevant codes, and standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills adapted for remote work.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Comprehensive global health coverage.
• Generous annual leave and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects that shape communities worldwide.