Senior Roads Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Roads Design Engineer to lead the design of road and highway projects from a Randburg-based base, with remote/hybrid collaboration across a national team.

You will oversee geometric road design, traffic integration, drainage, and reporting, while mentoring juniors and coordinating with other disciplines to meet client requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing road/highway infrastructure.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA.
• Strong report writing and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geometric design of roads, highways, and intersections per SA standards.
• Prepare design reports, drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Coordinate with structural, environmental, and traffic engineers; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Report writing

Communication

Traffic engineering

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Drainage design tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading infrastructure development consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Roads Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers significant remote working flexibility, allowing you to contribute to impactful road and highway projects from your base near Randburg, Gauteng , while collaborating with a national team. You will be responsible for leading the design process for new road infrastructure, upgrades, and related civil works, ensuring adherence to national standards and client requirements. The position involves complex geometric design, traffic analysis integration, drainage design, and project coordination. We are looking for a technically proficient engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for creating safe and efficient transportation networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the geometric design of roads, highways, and intersections in accordance with South African geometric design standards.
• Perform traffic analysis and integrate findings into road design solutions.
• Design road drainage systems, including culverts, storm water channels, and earthworks.
• Prepare detailed design reports, drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, including structural, environmental, and traffic engineers.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
• Liaise with clients, government authorities, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide junior design engineers and technicians.
• Utilize specialized road design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, or similar platforms.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and construction best practices.
• Contribute to the development of design standards and best practices within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in the design of road and highway infrastructure.
• Proficiency in road design software (e.g., Civil 3D, OpenRoads) and drainage design tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and their application in road design.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and manage projects effectively in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Experience with contract administration and construction supervision is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant SANS standards and legislation related to road design and construction.
• Willingness to travel for essential site visits or critical client meetings (estimated < 10%).

Benefits

• This role offers a highly competitive salary package and the flexibility of remote work, promoting an excellent work-life balance.
• Benefits include medical aid, a provident fund, and the chance to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team based near Randburg .