Senior Transportation Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible remote and hybrid working

Comprehensive health insurance and退休计划

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join a Pretoria-based engineering consulting firm in a remote-friendly role. You will lead on transportation solutions, including traffic studies, road design, and public transport planning for Gauteng and beyond.

The role requires a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Transportation) and 6+ years of experience, with Pr Eng registration preferred. You will mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, and manage projects with a focus on safety

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation specialization.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in transportation planning and design.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in transportation modeling and traffic analysis software.
• Experience in project management and client engagement.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive traffic impact assessments and transportation planning studies.
• Design road networks, intersections, and public transport facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop traffic control plans and operational strategies for urban and rural environments.
• Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., Vissim, TransCAD) for analysis and design.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and budgets, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, and government agencies on transportation projects.

Skills

Transportation modeling

Traffic analysis software

Project management

Client engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

Vissim

TransCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic engineering consulting firm with a strong presence in Pretoria , is seeking a seasoned Senior Transportation Engineer to join their expanding team. In this remote-friendly role, you will take the lead on developing innovative transportation solutions, including traffic studies, road design, and public transport planning, for projects across Gauteng and beyond. You will be responsible for client liaison, technical leadership, and mentoring junior staff, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in transportation planning and engineering. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive engineer looking to make a significant impact from a remote or hybrid setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive traffic impact assessments and transportation planning studies.
• Design road networks, intersections, and public transport facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop traffic control plans and operational strategies for urban and rural environments.
• Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., Vissim, TransCAD) for analysis and design.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and budgets, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, and government agencies on transportation projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in transportation planning and design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in transportation modeling and traffic analysis software.
• Experience in project management and client engagement.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible remote and hybrid working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry conferences.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture, even in a remote setting, serving clients in Pretoria and wider regions.