Remote Transportation Engineer - Road Network Design

Placements24

Klerksdorp

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Transportation Engineer to design and optimize road networks. You will work with a distributed team to deliver safe, efficient mobility solutions across regions, focusing on traffic flow and safety.

Requirements include a Civil/Transportation degree, Pr Eng or international license, 7+ years in road design, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and PTV Vissim. Remote collaboration and global project exposure are central to the role.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering.
Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) designation or equivalent international professional license.
7+ years of experience in road and highway design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning.
Proficiency with transportation engineering software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, or similar.
Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, geometric design standards, and road safety audits.

Responsibilities

Design and plan road and highway networks, including intersections and geometry.
Conduct traffic analysis, capacity studies, and safety assessments with simulations.
Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Collaborate with project managers, urban planners, and other engineers in a virtual team.
Ensure designs comply with national and international road standards.
Prepare technical reports and present findings remotely.

Skills

Road network design

Traffic engineering

Geometric design

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) designation

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

PTV Vissim

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Remote Transportation Engineer with a focus on Road Network Design to join their expanding global engineering practice. This role involves the conceptualization, design, and optimization of road and highway networks, focusing on traffic flow, safety, and efficiency. You will collaborate with a diverse, remote team of professionals working on projects across various regions, contributing to sustainable transportation solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who excels in a remote setting and is passionate about improving mobility and connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Design and plan road and highway networks, including intersection design, geometric layout, and alignment.
Conduct traffic analysis, capacity studies, and safety assessments using simulation and modeling software.
Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents for road projects.
Collaborate with project managers, urban planners, and other engineers in a virtual team environment.
Ensure designs comply with national and international road design standards and best practices.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering.
Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) designation or equivalent international professional license.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in road and highway design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning.
Proficiency with transportation engineering software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, or similar.
Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, geometric design standards, and road safety audits.
Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently.

Benefits