Remote Lead Transportation Engineer - Mobility Solutions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Transportation Engineer for a fully remote position. You will lead the design and planning of transportation projects, including ITS, public transit, and active transport infrastructure, guiding a geographically dispersed team.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced traffic analysis, and collaboration with clients and agencies across time zones, in a remote-first organizational structure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• PE or equivalent professional certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering with leadership.
• Experience in traffic analysis, planning, and infrastructure design.
• Proficient in VISSIM, Synchro, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• Strong ITS, traffic control, transit planning, and non-motorized design knowledge.
• Ability to lead and mentor virtual teams; excellent communication.
• Highly organized, self-disciplined, able to work from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and detailed design of complex transportation projects including highways, public transit, and active transport infrastructure.
• Develop traffic analysis, modeling, and simulation studies using state-of-the-art software.
• Provide expert technical direction and mentorship to a remote team of transportation engineers and planners.
• Oversee the preparation of design reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams across locations and time zones.
• Ensure transportation designs meet safety, efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for transportation engineering tasks.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, ITS, autonomous vehicles, and smart city integration.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Transportation/Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking engineering consultancy specializing in urban mobility and transportation solutions, is seeking a visionary Lead Transportation Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is central to shaping the future of transportation systems by leading the design and planning of innovative projects, including intelligent transportation systems (ITS), public transit infrastructure, and active transportation networks. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of traffic engineering principles, urban planning, and sustainable transportation modes, combined with exceptional leadership qualities to guide a geographically dispersed team. This is a unique opportunity to influence major transportation initiatives from anywhere, working within a cutting-edge, remote-first organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and detailed design of complex transportation projects, including highways, public transit, and active transport infrastructure.
• Develop traffic analysis, modeling, and simulation studies using state-of-the-art software.
• Provide expert technical direction and mentorship to a remote team of transportation engineers and planners.
• Oversee the preparation of design reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams across different locations and time zones.
• Ensure transportation designs meet safety, efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for transportation engineering tasks.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies (e.g., autonomous vehicles, smart city integration), and best practices in transportation engineering.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Champion innovative solutions for urban mobility challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional certification is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Extensive experience in traffic analysis, transportation planning, and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in transportation engineering software such as VISSIM, Synchro, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• Strong understanding of ITS, traffic control systems, public transit planning, and non-motorized transport design.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.
• Must be highly organized, self-disciplined, and capable of working independently from a home office.
• This is a 100% remote role, open to candidates in suitable locations for remote work.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a base salary and potential performance bonuses.
• As a fully remote employee, you will experience unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a retirement savings plan, generous paid time off, and significant support for professional development, including access to cutting-edge online training resources and industry conferences.
• This role provides the unique opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects with a global reach, driving innovation in urban mobility from your chosen location.