Jobs

Civil Design Engineer - Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment

Gauteng Mid-Senior Posted 4 Sep 2026

Overview

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to join its civil infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with proven experience in the design and delivery of roads, stormwater, bulk earthworks, water and sewer infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a professionally registered Civil Engineer / Technologist with strong design-office experience and a proven track record in civil infrastructure.

Requirements

  • BEng / BTech in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience
  • Professional registration as Pr. Eng. / Pr. Tech.
  • Proven advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong working knowledge of IDAS
  • Valid driver's licence and own transport

Responsibilities

  • Lead the geometric and detailed design of roads
  • Design stormwater management and drainage systems
  • Undertake bulk earthworks design, balancing, and optimisation
  • Design gravity and pressurised pipelines for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
  • Undertake hydraulic analysis and profile design for pipeline systems
  • Utilise AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop surfaces, corridors, assemblies, pipe networks, drawings, and quantities
  • Prepare detailed engineering design reports and contract documentation
  • Coordinate designs with structural, geotechnical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines
  • Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to junior engineers
  • Attend site visits, design meetings, and client presentations as required
  • Ensure all designs comply with applicable South African standards and local authority requirements

How to apply

Verify before you apply SpanSam summarises opportunities for easier discovery. Always confirm the closing date, eligibility requirements and submission instructions on the original source before sending personal information or documents.

Apply on source site

About this listing: SpanSam is an opportunity discovery service and is not the hiring employer unless explicitly stated. Application decisions and source-listing changes are controlled by the employer or institution.