Senior Roads Design Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Advanced tools

High-impact projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Roads Design Engineer to lead the design of roads and highways from a remote location in South Africa. You will shape rural and urban projects, ensure compliance with SANS, and provide technical guidance across teams.

You bring 7+ years of road design experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MXROAD, with strong writing and collaboration skills to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 7+ years of progressive road/highway design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MXROAD or similar software.
• Strong technical writing and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of rural and urban roads, highways, and interchanges.
• Perform geometric design, intersection analysis, and traffic planning.
• Conduct pavement design and material selection per project needs.
• Prepare drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with SANS and road design manuals.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight.
• Collaborate with project teams remotely and manage design tasks.

Skills

Road design

Geometric design

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MXROAD

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading infrastructure development firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Roads Design Engineer to join their team on a remote basis. This role will involve leading the design of complex road and highway projects, contributing to the development and upgrade of transportation networks within the Free State province and beyond. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in geometric design, pavement design, and traffic engineering to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable road infrastructure. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an engineer passionate about transportation infrastructure to work flexibly while contributing to significant projects that connect communities and drive economic growth. Work from anywhere in South Africa while impacting road development in Bloemfontein and its surroundings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design of rural and urban roads, highways, and interchanges.
• Perform geometric design, intersection analysis, and traffic management planning.
• Conduct pavement design and material selection based on project requirements and site conditions.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs comply with the latest South African National Standards (SANS) and relevant road design manuals.
• Collaborate with project managers, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other disciplines remotely.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to queries during the construction phase.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight on design tasks.
• Stay abreast of advancements in road design technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in road and highway design.
• Proficiency in road design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MXROAD, or similar.
• Strong understanding of pavement engineering principles and materials.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage design tasks and meet project deadlines independently.
• Experience with projects in the Free State or similar regional contexts is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and deliver complex road projects.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package for a remote role.
• Flexibility to work from home.
• Involvement in high-impact infrastructure projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Work with a respected firm known for its engineering excellence.
• Direct contribution to improving transportation infrastructure.
• Access to advanced design tools and software.