Civil Engineer - Road and Transportation Design

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major regional projects

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Dynamic workplace

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Civil Engineer to join their transportation team in Stellenbosch. You will plan, design, and implement road infrastructure projects, including traffic management systems and related facilities, ensuring safety and mobility for the region. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least 7 years of road/transportation experience, and proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and VISSIM.

Pr. Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of road/transportation experience.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD and traffic simulation tools (e.g., VISSIM).

Responsibilities

• Design road alignments, intersections, pavement structures, and drainage systems.
• Develop traffic management plans and conduct traffic impact studies.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for road projects.
• Ensure designs comply with national and provincial road design standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, utility companies, and environmental consultants.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure adherence to design and quality requirements.

Skills

Road design

Traffic management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Geometric design

Traffic engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr. Eng. designation (advantage)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

VISSIM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Civil Engineer to join their transportation engineering team in Stellenbosch. This role focuses on the planning, design, and implementation of road infrastructure, traffic management systems, and related transportation facilities. You will be involved in projects ranging from urban road upgrades to rural highway developments, contributing to improved mobility and safety within the region. The position demands a strong technical foundation in transportation engineering principles and a collaborative approach to working with municipal authorities, planning bodies, and construction teams to deliver efficient and sustainable transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design road alignments, intersections, pavement structures, and drainage systems.
• Develop traffic management plans and conduct traffic impact studies.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for road projects.
• Ensure designs comply with national and provincial road design standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, utility companies, and environmental consultants.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure adherence to design and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) designation is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in road and transportation engineering.
• Proficiency in transportation design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and traffic simulation tools (e.g., VISSIM).
• Solid understanding of geometric design, pavement engineering, and traffic engineering principles.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunity to work on significant regional transportation projects.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and continuing education.
• A dynamic work environment within a well-established engineering consultancy.