Remote Civil Engineer - Transportation Networks

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Learning resources

National project impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Civil Engineer to design and develop intelligent transportation networks across South Africa from a fully remote setup. You’ll focus on safe, sustainable road, highway and public transit projects while collaborating with teams nationwide.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Transportation) with 7+ years’ experience, strong modeling software (VISSIM, TransCAD) and CAD proficiency. Excellent remote communication and PM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a transportation specialization.
• 7+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software (VISSIM, TransCAD) and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop transportation infrastructure projects including road alignment and traffic flow analysis.
• Use traffic simulation and network analysis tools for capacity planning.
• Prepare designs, drawings, specs and cost estimates for transportation networks.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, urban planners and external stakeholders.
• Research and propose innovative ITS technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Remote communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

VISSIM

TransCAD

CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Civil Engineer to contribute to the design and development of intelligent transportation networks. This fully remote position allows you to shape the future of mobility from anywhere in South Africa. You will focus on creating efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation systems, including roads, highways, and public transit infrastructure. This role is perfect for an engineer who excels in remote collaboration and is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex transportation challenges in Pretoria and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop transportation infrastructure projects, including road alignment, intersection design, and traffic flow analysis.
• Utilize advanced modeling software for traffic simulation, network analysis, and capacity planning.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation networks.
• Ensure projects comply with national and provincial transportation standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, urban planners, and external stakeholders to integrate transportation solutions.
• Research and propose innovative technologies and methodologies for smart transportation systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in transportation engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, TransCAD) and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, geometric design, and network analysis.
• Experience with smart city initiatives and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) is a plus.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with performance-based rewards.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Access to cutting-edge software and online learning resources for professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to transformative transportation projects nationally.