Civil Engineer - Transportation Design (Remote)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a senior Civil Engineer specializing in transportation design to lead planning, design, and development of highway, road, and public transit projects in a fully remote engineering department. You will collaborate with a dispersed team to deliver high-impact infrastructure with autonomy.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of transportation design experience, a PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and traffic simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 7+ years of transportation engineering design experience is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and traffic simulation tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan transportation infrastructure projects including highways and intersections.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Conduct traffic analysis, capacity studies, and road safety assessments.
• Coordinate with urban planners and other disciplines for integrated delivery.
• Manage tasks, timelines, and budgets in a remote team.
• Ensure compliance with transportation standards and regulations.

Skills

Transportation design

Civil engineering

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Vissim

Synchro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a talented Civil Engineer with a specialization in transportation design to join their fully remote engineering department. This role is instrumental in the planning, design, and development of complex transportation infrastructure, including highways, roads, and public transit systems. You will work on projects that enhance mobility and connectivity, collaborating with a dispersed team of professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation engineer to contribute to significant infrastructure improvements while benefiting from the flexibility and autonomy of a remote work environment, utilizing advanced digital collaboration tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan various transportation infrastructure projects, including highway design, intersection improvements, and traffic management systems.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents using industry-standard software.
• Conduct traffic analysis, capacity studies, and road safety assessments.
• Coordinate with urban planners, environmental specialists, and other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and budgets within a remote team structure.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 7+ years of experience focused on transportation engineering design.
• Proficiency in transportation design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and traffic simulation tools (e.g., Vissim, Synchro).
• Experience working effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and geometric design standards.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on impactful and large-scale transportation projects.
• Support for ongoing professional development and certifications.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking virtual work culture.