Senior Municipal Civil Engineer — Urban Infrastructure

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Community impact projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer to join our Paarl team, focusing on planning, designing, and implementing essential urban infrastructure projects. You will work with municipal authorities to deliver water, sewer, stormwater, and road networks, contributing to sustainable urban development.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of municipal/urban infrastructure experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/Civil 3D), and knowledge of SA planning standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) registration is advantageous.
• 4–6 years of experience in municipal/urban infrastructure engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software for water and sewer systems.
• Understanding of South African municipal planning and engineering standards.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop municipal infrastructure projects (water, sewer, stormwater).
• Prepare detailed drawings, calculations, and specifications using CAD software.
• Conduct site investigations and feasibility studies for new developments.
• Ensure compliance with municipal standards, national regulations, and environmental legislation.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, town planners, and architects.
• Assist with tender documents and contract administration.
• Provide technical support during construction and site supervision.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic Modeling

Project Coordination

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer to join our Paarl team, focusing on planning, designing, and implementing essential urban infrastructure projects. You will work with municipal authorities to deliver water, sewer, stormwater, and road networks, contributing to sustainable urban development.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of municipal/urban infrastructure experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/Civil 3D), and knowledge of SA planning standards.