Pr. Eng. / Pr. Tech Civil Engineer – Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Construction
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Job Description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Design Civil 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. Particular emphasis will be placed on advanced Civil 3D and IDAS capability, together with hands-on experience in roads, stormwater, bulk earthworks, water, and sewer infrastructure

The successful candidate will take a leading role in developing high-quality civil infrastructure designs, technical documentation, drawings, and contract documentation, with AutoCAD Civil 3D and IDAS forming an important part of the design environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the geometric and detailed design of roads, including:
    • Alignments
    • Cross-sections
    • Intersections
    • Pavement design
    • Road rehabilitation and new construction
  • Design stormwater management and drainage systems, including:
    • Drainage networks
    • Attenuation ponds
    • Channels
    • Culvert sizing
    • Hydraulic modelling
  • Undertake bulk earthworks design, balancing, and optimisation for large infrastructure projects.
  • 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.
  • Use IDAS as part of the civil infrastructure design process.
  • 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.

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, including:
    • Corridors
    • Assemblies
    • Surfaces
    • Pipe networks
    • Quantities
  • Strong working knowledge of IDAS.
  • Extensive experience in:
    • Road design, including rehabilitation and new construction
    • Stormwater drainage and management
    • Bulk earthworks design and optimisation
    • Gravity pipeline design
    • Pressurised water and sewer pipeline design
    • Hydraulic analysis and profile design
  • Valid driver's licence and own transport.


RPO Recruitment is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

  • Salary: Negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today and contact Meghan du Plessis or Riana Hattingh on 021 180 0776 at RPO Recruitment or connect with us on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website:rporecruitment.us
  • Alternatively, email your CV to Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com.

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You'll apply on RPO Recruitment's own site before 18 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryConstruction
Posted19 October 2026
Closing Date18 November 2026
RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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