Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package with/

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Industry conference participation

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an innovative Civil Engineer with a focus on Transportation Planning to join its strategic team. You will analyze traffic patterns, forecast needs, and design integrated transport solutions for road networks and public transit. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree (Transportation) with Pr. Eng./Pr.

Tech. Eng. registration, 7+ years in transportation planning and design, and proficiency in modeling software and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Transportation.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Technologist (Pr. Tech. Eng.) registration with ECSA.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency with transportation modeling software and GIS tools.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and network analysis for urban and regional transportation systems.
• Develop integrated transportation plans, policies, and strategies.
• Design road networks, intersection improvements, and public transport infrastructure.
• Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, Cube) to simulate and evaluate scenarios.
• Collaborate with urban planners, municipal officials, and stakeholders to align transportation goals with development objectives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for transportation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

PTV Vissim

Cube

GIS tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Civil Engineer with a focus on Transportation Planning to join their strategic team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is essential for developing sustainable and efficient transportation networks that support community growth and connectivity. You will be involved in analyzing traffic patterns, forecasting future needs, and designing integrated transport solutions, including road networks, public transport systems, and non-motorized transport facilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about urban mobility, possesses strong analytical and modeling skills, and is committed to creating forward-thinking transportation infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and network analysis for urban and regional transportation systems.
• Develop integrated transportation plans, policies, and strategies.
• Design road networks, intersection improvements, and public transport infrastructure.
• Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, Cube) to simulate and evaluate different scenarios.
• Collaborate with urban planners, municipal officials, and other stakeholders to align transportation goals with broader development objectives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for transportation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation Engineering or Planning.
• Master's degree in a related field is advantageous.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Technologist (Pr. Tech. Eng.) registration with ECSA.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software and GIS tools.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance bonuses.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing for a dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to shape the future of transportation in a prominent region.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Support for continuous professional development and participation in industry conferences.