Remote Civil Engineer - Transportation Networks

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Flexible hours

Large-scale projects exposure

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Civil Engineer specializing in Transportation Networks for a fully remote role. You will design, plan, and optimize road, rail, and public transport systems across regions, leveraging traffic analysis and geometric design to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions.

You will work independently with remote teams, preparing reports and proposals, and collaborating with planners and environmental specialists.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng.).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering design and project management.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling and design software (e.g., PTV Vissim, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Synchro).
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road safety, and sustainable transport modes.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan transportation infrastructure, including highways, arterial roads, intersections, and public transport facilities.
• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and capacity analyses to inform design decisions.
• Develop geometric designs, alignments, and cross-sections for new and upgraded transportation routes.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international transportation standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with urban planners, environmental specialists, and other engineers to create integrated transportation systems.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and project proposals for transportation projects.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Geometric design

Infrastructure planning

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

PTV Vissim

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Synchro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Civil Engineer with a specialization in Transportation Networks for a fully remote position. This role is critical for the design, planning, and optimization of road, rail, and public transport systems across various regions. You will leverage your expertise in traffic analysis, geometric design, and infrastructure planning to develop efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation solutions. Working independently and collaborating with remote teams, you will contribute to projects that shape the future of mobility. If you are a motivated engineer seeking flexibility and the chance to work on impactful transportation initiatives from anywhere, this is an ideal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan transportation infrastructure, including highways, arterial roads, intersections, and public transport facilities.
• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and capacity analyses to inform design decisions.
• Develop geometric designs, alignments, and cross-sections for new and upgraded transportation routes.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international transportation standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with urban planners, environmental specialists, and other engineers to create integrated transportation systems.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and project proposals for transportation projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering design and project management.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling and design software (e.g., PTV Vissim, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Synchro).
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road safety, and sustainable transport modes.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work benefits.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate various time zones.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and large-scale transportation projects.
• Access to cutting-edge transportation planning and design software.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.