Remote Senior Transportation Engineer - Lead Mobility Design

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 1,990,000 - 2,986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead the design and analysis of transportation infrastructure, develop traffic models, and prepare detailed reports and drawings.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage remote project teams, and ensure compliance with highway design standards while driving innovative mobility solutions. Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering, proficient in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Transportation focus; Master's preferred.
• PE license or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years in transportation engineering covering planning, design, and project management.
• Experience with traffic engineering principles and standard highway design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of highways, urban roads, intersections, and transit facilities.
• Develop traffic models, simulations, and operational studies using specialized software.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specs, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to align requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources in remote setting.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide transportation engineering guidance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop conceptual designs for new schemes.
• Ensure compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, and land development regs.
• Participate in virtual meetings, design reviews, and client presentations.
• Stay updated on trends in transportation engineering and smart mobility.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VISSIM

SYNCHRO

HCS

SIDRA

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead the design and analysis of transportation infrastructure, develop traffic models, and prepare detailed reports and drawings.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage remote project teams, and ensure compliance with highway design standards while driving innovative mobility solutions. Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering, proficient in