Lead Transportation Engineer: Roadway & Mobility Solutions

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Transportation Engineer for its Benoni, Gauteng operations. This senior role leads planning, design and implementation of roadways, intersections, and transport systems, while managing teams and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a Pr. Eng. with 9+ years in transportation engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Synchro and VISSIM. Gauteng project experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA.
• A minimum of 9 years of professional experience in transportation engineering, with leadership exposure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Synchro, VISSIM or similar software.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering, road geometry, and highway design.
• Experience managing complex transportation projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage client expectations and build lasting relationships.
• Experience in Gauteng projects is advantageous.
• Commitment to high-quality, sustainable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and design of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Manage project teams, assigning tasks and overseeing quality.
• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and network analysis.
• Develop road design drawings, geometric design, and traffic control plans.
• Ensure adherence to national and international transportation design standards.
• Liaise with clients, authorities and stakeholders for project success.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies and proposals.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Oversee procurement and construction phases with technical support.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in transportation engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Traffic engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Transportation)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Synchro

VISSIM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Transportation Engineer for its Benoni, Gauteng operations. This senior role leads planning, design and implementation of roadways, intersections, and transport systems, while managing teams and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a Pr. Eng. with 9+ years in transportation engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Synchro and VISSIM. Gauteng project experience is a plus.