Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation Networks

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Dynamic collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Transportation Networks) in Mahikeng to lead design, planning and management of road and related infrastructure. You will develop efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation solutions for the community and oversee major project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years' civil and transportation engineering experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and traffic simulation tools, and strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional civil engineering experience with a focus on transportation engineering.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of transportation infrastructure including highways and roads.
• Conduct traffic studies, feasibility analyses, and route selection studies.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specs, and contract documents using CAD/Civil 3D and traffic tools.
• Oversee construction phase, ensuring design compliance, safety, and quality.
• Manage budgets, schedules and resources with regular stakeholder updates.
• Collaborate with authorities, consultants and contractors for project success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Traffic simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a focus on Transportation Networks to join their team in Mahikeng . This role is essential for leading the design, planning, and management of road, highway, and related transportation infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring the development of efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation solutions that meet the needs of the community. This is a prime opportunity to take on significant project responsibility and contribute to the region's connectivity and economic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of transportation infrastructure, including highways, roads, intersections, and related structures.
• Conduct traffic studies, feasibility analyses, and route selection studies.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents using CAD and traffic modeling software .
• Oversee the construction phase, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, providing regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with municipal authorities, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on transportation engineering and road design.
• Proven experience in project management, contract administration, and site supervision.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and traffic simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, geometric design, and pavement engineering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills in North West province.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and support for career advancement.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment dedicated to impactful engineering solutions.