Remote Transportation Engineer - Smart Mobility Solutions

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Smart city projects exposure

Health and retirement benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role focused on smart, sustainable mobility across South Africa. You will lead ITS design, traffic modeling, and data-driven decision making to optimize traffic flow and public transport.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Transportation Engineering with 7+ years of experience, and is proficient in VISSIM, SUMO, Python or R, and cloud platforms. PrEng is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in transportation engineering, with ITS and smart mobility focus.
• PrEng registration with ECSA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ITS solutions, including traffic signal control, sensor networks, and real-time traffic management.
• Develop traffic simulation models and analyze large datasets to identify improvements.
• Contribute to planning of integrated public transport and active transport infrastructure.
• Research emerging transportation technologies and mobility services.
• Collaborate with clients, authorities, and partners to deliver mobility projects.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for diverse stakeholders.

Skills

ITS

Traffic modelling

Python

R

VISSIM

SUMO

Cloud platforms

Education

Master's in Transportation Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

SUMO

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Transportation Engineer for a fully remote position, focused on developing smart and sustainable mobility solutions across South Africa. This role involves leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize traffic flow, enhance public transport, and promote new mobility paradigms. You will work with a forward-thinking team, contributing to projects that redefine urban transportation. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with expertise in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic modeling, and data-driven decision-making, comfortable working autonomously in a remote setting. This is an exceptional opportunity to pioneer the future of transportation from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions, including traffic signal control, sensor networks, and real-time traffic management.
• Develop traffic simulation models and analyze large datasets to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Contribute to the planning and design of integrated public transport networks and active transport (cycling/walking) infrastructure.
• Research and evaluate emerging transportation technologies and mobility services.
• Collaborate virtually with clients, municipal authorities, and technology partners to deliver innovative mobility projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project proposals for a diverse range of stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on ITS and smart mobility.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in traffic modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, SUMO) and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and digital collaboration tools is essential for this remote role.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote role, enabling work from any location in South Africa.
• Exposure to pioneering smart city and future mobility projects.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.