Civil Transportation Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Software licenses provided for remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Civil Transportation Engineer to join their forward-thinking team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will plan, design, and analyze transportation infrastructure such as roads, highways, interchanges, and public transit systems, delivering safe, efficient networks for communities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation specialization, 6+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation specialization.
• 6+ years of experience in transportation engineering design and analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation planning and design software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, Synchro.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and safety methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing and virtual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze transportation infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, and interchanges.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and safety assessments using specialized software.
• Develop geometric design layouts, alignment plans, and cross-sections for transportation facilities.
• Prepare traffic control plans, signing, and pavement marking designs.
• Collaborate virtually with clients, planning agencies, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with national transportation standards, guidelines, and safety regulations.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Traffic engineering

Technical writing

Virtual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Transportation specialization

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PTV Vissim

Synchro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Civil Transportation Engineer to join their forward-thinking team, offering a fully remote work arrangement. This role focuses on the planning, design, and analysis of transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, intersections, and public transit systems. You will leverage your expertise to develop safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks that connect communities and support economic growth. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, proficient in transportation modeling software, and capable of managing project deliverables from a remote location, contributing to the advancement of transportation engineering across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze transportation infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, and interchanges.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and safety assessments using specialized software.
• Develop geometric design layouts, alignment plans, and cross-sections for transportation facilities.
• Prepare traffic control plans, signing, and pavement marking designs.
• Collaborate virtually with clients, planning agencies, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with national transportation standards, guidelines, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation engineering design and analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation planning and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, Synchro).
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and safety methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing and virtual communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and remote work capabilities.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling a balanced lifestyle.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful transportation projects nationwide.
• Provision of necessary software licenses and remote work support.
• Access to online training and professional development opportunities.