Civil Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join WSP’s Transport & Infrastructure team in South Africa. The role involves leading and supporting the design of stormwater, drainage, road, earthworks and utility projects across all project phases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of stormwater and drainage systems, including pipe networks and attenuation structures.
• Produce civil infrastructure designs using Autodesk Civil 3D for roads, corridors, bulk earthworks, grading, and utilities.
• Coordinate project tasks, support workload planning and ensure technical outputs meet quality standards.
• Review drawings, models, calculations and documentation for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and attend client meetings to present solutions and address queries.
• Support feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction phases, preparing technical reports and cost estimates.
• Promote a safe working environment in line with WSP’s SHEQ expectations.

Required profile

• BEng, BSc, BTech or BEng Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Approximately 8+ years of civil engineering design experience.
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer or Candidate Technologist.
• Strong experience in stormwater and drainage design.
• Proven use of Autodesk Civil 3D for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with road design, bulk earthworks and utility coordination.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, regulations and legislation.

Required skills

• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Stormwater and drainage system design
• Road and corridor design
• Bulk earthworks and grading design
• Utility coordination
• Technical reporting and cost estimating