Remote Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Health, dental, vision benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Civil Engineer specializing in Transportation Planning to join a forward-looking team. This fully remote role involves developing strategic transportation plans, analyzing traffic patterns, and contributing to policy development from a home office.

The position shapes national-scale mobility projects and sustainable urban development. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Civil Engineering (Transportation) with 7+ years in planning and design, and is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA preferred.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software (VISSIM, TransCAD, Cube) and GIS.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of traffic engineering and modeling.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation plans with traffic flow analysis, demand forecasting, and network optimization.
• Design roads, highways, transit, and active transportation facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments.
• Utilize traffic simulation and modeling software to evaluate design alternatives.
• Collaborate with government agencies, urban planners, and stakeholders to align with goals.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for project approval.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

GIS

Traffic modeling

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning)

Pr Eng registration with ECSA (preferred)

Tools

VISSIM

TransCAD

Cube

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Civil Engineer specializing in Transportation Planning to join their innovative team. This fully remote role involves shaping the future of mobility by developing strategic transportation plans and solutions. You will analyze traffic patterns, design efficient transport networks, and contribute to policy development, all from your home office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to influence large-scale transportation projects nationwide and contribute to sustainable urban development, working collaboratively within a flexible and dynamic virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive transportation plans, including traffic flow analysis, demand forecasting, and network optimization.
• Design transportation infrastructure such as roads, highways, public transit systems, and active transportation facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments for proposed transportation projects.
• Utilize traffic simulation and modeling software to evaluate design alternatives and predict future performance.
• Collaborate with government agencies, urban planners, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment with development goals.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for project approval and implementation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software (e.g., VISSIM, TransCAD, Cube) and GIS.
• Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of traffic engineering principles and modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Complete remote work flexibility, allowing for a superior work-life balance.
• Support for professional development, including relevant training and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the future of transportation infrastructure on a national scale.