Civil Engineer - Transportation Projects

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in transportation to plan, design, and implement road networks and intersections. The role blends office collaboration with site involvement to improve regional mobility. You will lead traffic analyses, prepare construction documentation, and supervise on-site execution while ensuring compliance with standards and environmental considerations.

A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of experience are required; Pr. Eng/Pr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registration with ECSA (PrEng/PrTechEng) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and PTV Vissim or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles and pavement design.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plans for roads, highways, intersections, and public transport facilities.
• Conduct traffic analysis and modeling to inform design decisions and optimize traffic flow.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications, geometric designs, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with authorities, utility firms and stakeholders for approvals.
• Perform site investigations, surveys, and construction supervision.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Geometric design

Report writing

Presentation skills

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration with ECSA (preferred)

Tools

Civil 3D

PTV Vissim

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer specializing in transportation projects to join their team in Benoni. This role focuses on the planning, design, and implementation of road networks, intersections, and related infrastructure. You will play a vital part in improving mobility and connectivity within the region, working on projects that impact daily life. This position offers a blend of office-based collaboration and site involvement, providing a dynamic work experience for an engineer passionate about transportation infrastructure and its development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop plans for roads, highways, intersections, and public transport facilities.
• Conduct traffic analysis and modeling to inform design decisions and optimize traffic flow.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications, geometric designs, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with authorities, utility companies, and other stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure smooth project execution.
• Perform site investigations, surveys, and construction supervision for transportation projects.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and environmental considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) or Technologist (Pr. Tech. Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation engineering and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in transportation design software such as Civil 3D , PTV Vissim, or similar.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, geometric design, and pavement engineering.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid working model providing flexibility.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Participation in diverse and impactful transportation infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment within a reputable engineering firm.