Senior Transport Engineer - Hybrid, Lead Mobility Projects

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to contribute to transportation projects in Pretoria. You will influence mobility by designing and implementing innovative transport solutions, including traffic analysis, road network design, public transport planning, and traffic management systems.

The role requires extensive technical expertise, strong project management, and a passion for safe, sustainable transportation networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PE Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• Minimum 8 years in transportation engineering focusing on planning and design.
• Proficient in traffic modeling software such as VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION, or similar.
• Experience in public transport planning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact studies, capacity analyses, and network modeling.
• Design and optimize road networks, intersections, and public transport facilities.
• Develop traffic management plans and strategies for various project phases.
• Prepare technical reports, design drawings, and specifications for transport infrastructure.
• Collaborate with urban planners, civil engineers, and municipal authorities.
• Provide expert advice on transportation planning policies and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client expectations for transport-related tasks.
• Stay updated on advancements in transportation engineering, ITS, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE Eng registration (ECSA)

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA INTERSECTION

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to contribute to transportation projects in Pretoria. You will influence mobility by designing and implementing innovative transport solutions, including traffic analysis, road network design, public transport planning, and traffic management systems.

The role requires extensive technical expertise, strong project management, and a passion for safe, sustainable transportation networks.