Remote Lead Transport Engineer: Mobility and Infrastructure

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & life insurance

Generous annual leave & remote work

International exposure & leadership

Advanced simulation & design tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Transport Engineer for a remote-first role based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. You will lead the planning, design and delivery of major transportation projects, including roads, highways and public transport, with oversight of teams and stakeholders. The role requires a Master’s degree, Pr.

Eng. registration, 10+ years in transportation engineering, and expert use of Vissim and TransCAD.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA.
• 10+ years in transportation engineering with 3+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, planning and design of major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Manage project teams, provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Conduct traffic impact assessments, network analysis and feasibility studies.
• Develop detailed designs for road networks, intersections and transit facilities.
• Ensure designs comply with national and international standards and best practices.
• Engage with clients, government bodies and stakeholders to align objectives.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, design docs and tender documents.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and proposals.
• Champion sustainable and innovative transportation solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Transport planning

Communication

Remote work

Education

M.S. in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning

Pr. Eng. (ECSA)

Tools

PTV Vissim

TransCAD

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Transport Engineer for a remote-first role based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. You will lead the planning, design and delivery of major transportation projects, including roads, highways and public transport, with oversight of teams and stakeholders. The role requires a Master’s degree, Pr.

Eng. registration, 10+ years in transportation engineering, and expert use of Vissim and TransCAD.