Remote Lead Transportation Engineer: Project Leadership

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 2,322,000 - 3,317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will oversee planning, design, and delivery of diverse transportation projects, from highways to urban transit facilities, while guiding teams and maintaining client relationships.

You will apply advanced traffic analysis, modeling, and CAD/GIS tools to ensure designs meet international standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for remote collaboration with global offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) designation or international equivalent.
• 10+ years in transportation engineering with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of highways, urban roads, intersections, and transit facilities.
• Provide technical expertise in traffic analysis, modeling, and simulation (VISSIM, SIDRA).
• Develop transportation plans, feasibility studies, and EIAs.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules using virtual collaboration tools.
• Engage with clients, government bodies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Traffic engineering software

CAD/GIS

Transport planning

Education

Master's degree in Transportation Engineering

PrEng designation

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA

CAD

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will oversee planning, design, and delivery of diverse transportation projects, from highways to urban transit facilities, while guiding teams and maintaining client relationships.

You will apply advanced traffic analysis, modeling, and CAD/GIS tools to ensure designs meet international standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for remote collaboration with global offices.