Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer focusing on transportation planning to join a forward-thinking team. The role supports projects across Gauteng, shaping mobility, analyzing traffic patterns, developing transportation strategies, and planning infrastructure for sustainable growth.

You will work remotely, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions for complex urban transportation challenges.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Urban Planning.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation planning and analysis.
• Expertise in transportation modeling software (PTV Vissim, Cube, Emme).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact assessments and transportation studies for development projects.
• Develop long-term transportation master plans and policy recommendations.
• Analyze data related to traffic flow, public transport usage, and pedestrian/cyclist movement.
• Collaborate with urban planners, government agencies, and stakeholders to integrate transportation solutions.
• Utilize advanced transportation modeling software and analytical techniques.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Urban Planning

Tools

PTV Vissim

Cube

Emme

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a focus on transportation planning to join their forward-thinking team, supporting projects across Gauteng. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of mobility, involving the analysis of traffic patterns, development of transportation strategies, and planning of infrastructure to support sustainable growth. You will work remotely, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions for complex urban and regional transportation challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence transportation policy and infrastructure development from a strategic, remote perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact assessments and transportation studies for development projects.
• Develop long-term transportation master plans and policy recommendations.
• Analyze data related to traffic flow, public transport usage, and pedestrian/cyclist movement.
• Collaborate with urban planners, government agencies, and stakeholders to integrate transportation solutions.
• Utilize advanced transportation modeling software and analytical techniques.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Urban Planning.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation planning and analysis.
• Expertise in transportation modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, Cube, Emme).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Professional development support and opportunities for continued education.
• Influence the strategic direction of transportation infrastructure across Gauteng and beyond.