Principal Transportation Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual performance bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Transportation Engineer to lead major projects from Centurion, shaping highways, urban roads, and public transit designs. You will mentor teams and interact with government agencies and clients to align project goals with regulatory standards.

Requirements include a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Transportation), 10–12 years in the field, PrEng registration, and strong proficiency in traffic modeling tools and GIS. A strategic, collaborative leader will excel here.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation specialization.
• 10–12 years of extensive transportation engineering experience including planning, design and project management.
• Expertise with traffic modeling software (VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION, HCS) and GIS applications.
• In-depth knowledge of South African transport planning standards, road design codes, and traffic regulations.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a PrEng is mandatory.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-modal transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, planning, and design of major transportation infrastructure projects such as highway interchanges and arterial roads.
• Conduct traffic impact assessments, feasibility studies, and network analyses.
• Develop detailed traffic management plans, signal timing strategies, and intersection designs.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, design documentation, and tender submissions.
• Mentor and manage transportation engineers and technicians, ensuring quality assurance.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies for approvals and alignment.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Champion adoption of innovative technologies and sustainable practices in transportation engineering.
• Contribute to business development through proposals and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Traffic engineering

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA INTERSECTION

HCS

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected engineering consultancy with a strong presence in Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished Principal Transportation Engineer to lead critical projects from their Centurion office. This senior role involves the strategic planning, design, and implementation of complex transportation networks, including highways, urban roads, and public transit systems. You will be at the forefront of developing sustainable and efficient mobility solutions that cater to the growing demands of urban and regional areas. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities, a deep technical understanding of traffic engineering principles, and a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale transportation projects. This is a high-impact position that requires close collaboration with government agencies, private developers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to shape the future of transportation infrastructure in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and design of major transportation infrastructure projects, including highway interchanges, arterial roads, and pedestrian/cycling facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive traffic impact assessments, feasibility studies, and network analyses.
• Develop detailed traffic management plans, signal timing strategies, and intersection designs.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, design documentation, and tender submissions.
• Oversee and mentor a team of transportation engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and quality assurance.
• Engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment and approvals.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
• Champion the adoption of innovative technologies and sustainable practices in transportation engineering.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• A minimum of 10-12 years of extensive experience in transportation engineering, encompassing planning, design, and project management.
• Demonstrated expertise in traffic modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION, HCS) and GIS applications.
• In-depth knowledge of South African transport planning standards, road design codes, and traffic regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a proven ability to inspire and guide engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) is mandatory.
• Experience in delivering complex, multi-modal transportation projects is essential.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical aid, a generous pension fund, and annual performance bonuses.
• This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading consultancy.
• Access to cutting-edge projects and advanced analytical tools is guaranteed.
• The opportunity to shape the transportation landscape of Centurion and beyond is substantial.
• Join a collaborative and innovative environment that fosters professional excellence and rewards outstanding performance.