Remote Civil Transportation Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Location independence

Professional development support

Collaborative virtual environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Civil Transportation Engineer to design, analyze, and plan transportation systems for major infrastructure projects from a remote location. The role focuses on roads, highways, and public transit, with collaboration across dispersed teams of engineers and planners.

You will work independently yet stay aligned with project managers and clients, delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions while keeping up with evolving design standards and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in transportation design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Vissim, Synchro) and GIS tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, geometric design, and pavement design.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex transportation challenges.
• Proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plans for transportation infrastructure, such as roadways, intersections, and traffic management systems.
• Conduct traffic analyses, modeling, and simulations to evaluate system performance and capacity.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, urban planners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with national and local transportation standards and roadway design guidelines.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in transportation engineering.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Geometric design

Pavement design

Analytical skills

Remote work communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Vissim

Synchro

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Civil Transportation Engineer to contribute to significant infrastructure projects, with a focus on serving the needs of the Paarl region. This fully remote position involves the design, analysis, and planning of transportation systems, including roads, highways, and public transit networks. You will collaborate closely with a dispersed team of engineers, planners, and clients to develop safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. This role is perfect for an experienced transportation engineer who values the flexibility and autonomy of remote work while driving impactful projects forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop plans for transportation infrastructure, such as roadways, intersections, and traffic management systems.
• Conduct traffic analyses, modeling, and simulations to evaluate system performance and capacity.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, urban planners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with national and local transportation standards and roadway design guidelines.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in transportation engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation infrastructure design .
• Proficiency in transportation design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Vissim, Synchro) and GIS tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, geometric design, and pavement design .
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex transportation challenges.
• Proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored for remote employees.
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Opportunities to work on major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support for professional development and continued learning.
• A dynamic and collaborative virtual work environment.