Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Annual leave and development budget

Health and retirement benefits

International project involvement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a fully remote role focused on transportation planning and traffic engineering. You will lead planning studies, conduct TIAs, and develop designs for road networks and public transport systems.

This role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and engagement with clients. The candidate should have a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Transportation) with Pr Eng registration and 10+ years of experience, and a strong background in

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transportation engineering and planning.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA required.
• Proficiency in TIAs, traffic modeling, and demand forecasting.
• Report writing, presentations, and client communication skills.
• Experience working remotely in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects (highways, arterial roads, intersections).
• Conduct TIAs, traffic modeling, and demand forecasting.
• Develop traffic management plans and operational analyses.
• Prepare feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed design reports.
• Collaborate with urban planners, environmental scientists, and PMs.
• Engage with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to present findings.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Stay updated on trends and technologies in transportation engineering.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Highway design

Public transport planning

Leadership

Remote work management

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA INTERSECTION

TransCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading consultancy recognized for its expertise in transportation infrastructure planning and design. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team, working remotely with a focus on transportation planning and traffic engineering. This role is crucial for shaping the future of mobility by developing innovative solutions for road networks, public transport systems, and urban traffic management. You will lead complex planning studies, conduct traffic impact analyses, and contribute to the strategic development of transportation projects across various scales. Leveraging advanced modeling tools and your deep understanding of transportation principles, you will guide projects from conceptualization through to detailed design stages. This fully remote position allows you the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to significant projects that enhance connectivity and sustainability. We are looking for a visionary engineer passionate about creating efficient and safe transportation systems for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects, including highways, arterial roads, and intersections.
• Conduct comprehensive traffic impact assessments (TIAs), traffic modeling, and demand forecasting.
• Develop traffic management plans and operational analyses for existing and proposed road networks.
• Prepare feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed design reports for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including urban planners, environmental scientists, and project managers.
• Engage with clients, regulatory authorities, and public stakeholders to present findings and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with national and international transportation design standards and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical development of the team.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in transportation engineering.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering and planning.
• Extensive experience in traffic analysis, highway design, and public transport planning.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION, TransCAD).
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, geometric design, and network analysis.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage client relationships.
• Experience working remotely and managing projects effectively in a distributed team setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Opportunity to work on landmark transportation projects.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Access to advanced simulation and analysis tools.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and professional networking.
• Potential for international project involvement.