Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Civil Engineer with Transportation Planning expertise to join our innovative team. The role offers fully remote work, initially centered in Centurion, SA, with nationwide project exposure and collaboration with a dispersed expert team.

You will analyze traffic patterns, forecast future needs, and design integrated transportation solutions for urban and regional areas, contributing to mobility improvements from your home office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software and GIS tools.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation studies, including traffic analysis and demand forecasting.
• Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies for infrastructure projects.
• Use modeling software to simulate scenarios and evaluate options.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with urban planners and engineers to align plans with development goals.
• Stay updated on trends and technologies in transportation planning.

Skills

Transportation planning

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

VISUM

CUBE

TransCAD

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer with expertise in Transportation Planning to join their innovative team, offering the flexibility of remote work. Based initially in Centurion but operating remotely, you will be instrumental in developing sustainable and efficient transportation systems for urban and regional areas. Your work will focus on analyzing traffic patterns, forecasting future needs, and designing integrated transportation solutions. This role is perfect for a forward-thinking engineer who is passionate about shaping the future of mobility and wants to contribute to impactful projects from the comfort of their home office. You will collaborate with a dispersed, expert team dedicated to improving connectivity and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive transportation studies, including traffic analysis, demand forecasting, and network modeling.
• Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies for transportation infrastructure projects like roads, public transit systems, and pedestrian facilities.
• Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., VISUM , CUBE , TransCAD ) to simulate and evaluate different scenarios.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with urban planners, environmental specialists, and other engineers to integrate transportation plans with broader development goals.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in transportation engineering and planning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software and GIS tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging transportation projects nationwide.
• Contribution towards a home office setup allowance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.