Senior Engineer - General Civils

AECOM; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer – General Civils, located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves designing and planning civil engineering infrastructure such as roads and stormwater systems, guiding junior engineers, and managing resources. Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Engineering, with over 8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position offers opportunities to work on international projects and contribute to innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in civil infrastructural design, including earthworks, roads, and stormwater.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project delivery environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan civil engineering infrastructure across multiple sectors.
• Manage resources and supervise site activities.
• Review and prepare design calculations, reports, and specifications.

Skills

Civil engineering design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ProjectWise

BIM360

12D Model

MicroStation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering

8+ years relevant experience

Professionally registered with ECSA

Job description

Job title : Senior Engineer - General Civils

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : January 01, 2026

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Job Description

AECOM is looking to recruit a Senior Engineer – General Civils

Here is what you will do :

• Design and planning of civil engineering infrastructure such as earthworks / grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water across various market sectors.
• The role will entail design development, design review, coordination and management of resources, ad‑hoc site supervision, preparation and / or review of typical deliverables e.g. design calculations, reports, drawings, bill of quantities, technical specifications and project documentation.
• Guides junior engineers / technical resources and largely performs tasks independently to complete design / project deliverables.
• May be required to coordinate / manage / lead small to mid‑sized teams on a project by project basis, including while working on international projects.
• Supports the execution of projects in accordance with AECOM Quality Management System requirements.
• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer.
• Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the infrastructure design discipline and identifies discrepancies in results.
• Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
• Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high‑quality, cost‑effective work by self and others.
• Has knowledge of construction costs relating to their specific areas of design.
• Gathers and correlates engineering data using established and well‑defined procedures.
• Prepares technical specifications. Performs work under the agreed‑upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Undertakes technical coordination with authorities for approvals.
• Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works.
• Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
• Performs technical quality reviews of design calculations, BIM models and drawings, including documentation in project record by adhering to occupational health and safety and corporate standards.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort / man‑hours for projects. Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities.
• Support in building and maintaining Client (internal and external) relationships.
• Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain / defend work, etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals (as required)—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.

Here’s what we’re looking for :

• Solid experience in the design of civil infrastructural elements (earthworks / grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water), particularly in a multi‑disciplinary project delivery environment, across all project stages
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Good working knowledge of ProjectWise and BIM360
• Proficiency in other software such as 12D Model or MicroStation, is advantageous
• Experience working on international projects (different design standards and design guideline documents) and across different time zones is advantageous.
• Experience in the execution of multi‑disciplinary projects through BIM
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering
• 8+ relevant experience post qualification
• Professionally registered with ECSA
• Engineering / Technical jobs