Senior Transport Engineer: Road Network Design & Traffic Analysis

Placements24

Gqeberha

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development opportunities

Port Elizabeth-based role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer for a prominent infrastructure firm in Port Elizabeth to lead road network design, traffic analyses, TIAs, and transportation planning across the Eastern Cape.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate CAD workflows (AutoCAD/Civil 3D), and collaborate with municipal authorities to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions on urban streets and arterial projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering with Transportation specialization.
PrEng registration with ECSA.
8+ years of professional experience in transportation engineering focusing on road design and traffic analysis.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Synchro or Vissim.
Strong understanding of traffic modeling and highway capacity analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of road infrastructure projects, including geometric design and pavement analysis.
Conduct traffic studies, volume counts, capacity analyses, and queuing assessments.
Prepare TIAs and transportation planning reports.
Develop engineering drawings and documentation using CAD tools.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and client communications for transportation tasks.
Ensure designs comply with SANS and other regulations.
Collaborate with other disciplines for integrated delivery.
Mentor and supervise junior transportation engineers and technicians.
Review construction plans and provide site support during construction.