Civil Engineer - Transportation and Road Design

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Civil Engineer specializing in transportation and road design for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee highway, urban road, and intersection projects, collaborating with a distributed team using digital tools.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years in transportation, PrEng preferred, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, VISSIM, and SIDRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PrEng registration is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in transportation and road design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, VISSIM, SIDRA.
• Strong remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design road alignments, intersections, and pavement for new/existing projects.
• Prepare traffic management plans, design reports, and drawings.
• Conduct traffic impact studies and recommend capacity improvements.
• Ensure compliance with national road design standards and safety regs.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams using digital platforms.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to design queries during construction.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Project coordination

Traffic engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PrEng registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a skilled Civil Engineer with expertise in Transportation and Road Design to join their expanding, remote-first team. This role is essential for conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the implementation of modern transportation infrastructure, including highways, urban roads, and intersections. You will play a crucial part in enhancing mobility and connectivity, contributing to the economic development and quality of life in the regions we serve. Operating remotely, you will collaborate closely with a distributed team, utilizing advanced digital tools to deliver innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop road alignments, intersection layouts, and pavement designs for new and existing infrastructure projects.
• Prepare traffic management plans, geometric design reports, and construction drawings.
• Conduct traffic impact studies and develop recommendations for capacity improvements.
• Ensure designs comply with national road design standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, urban planners, and other specialists using digital platforms.
• Review and approve contractor submittals and respond to design queries during the construction phase.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration (PrEng) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation and road design.
• Proficiency in transportation design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and specialized traffic analysis tools (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA).
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and road construction methodologies.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working environment with substantial flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Allowance for home office equipment and professional development.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of transportation infrastructure.