Roads Design Engineer – Consulting Industry Full Time

RPO Recruitment’s client, well-established civil engineering consulting firm based in Durban is seeking a skilled and motivated Roads Design Engineer to join its transportation infrastructure team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, design, and review of major road and highway projects, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and project timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review road and highway design drawings, layouts, and engineering calculations
• Develop geometric road designs, including horizontal and vertical alignments
• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and relevant government authorities
• Conduct site inspections and assessments, and propose practical engineering solutions for road upgrades and improvements
• Ensure all designs comply with national and international road design standards
• Provide technical input throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design through to construction support and supervision
• Contribute to effective project management and demonstrate leadership within project teams

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng) or eligibility to register
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in Roads Design (essential)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (advantageous)
• Sound understanding of road pavement layer works materials and pavement design principles (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of COLTO, COTO, and FIDIC General Conditions of Contract (advantageous)
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks and meet project deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Benefits:

Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

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

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.