Senior Transportation Engineer & Project Lead (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development support

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Placements24, a Durban-based engineering consultancy, is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead complex projects focused on planning, design, and implementation of transportation solutions that enhance mobility and connectivity.

The role requires a Master’s in Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization, ECSA Pr Eng registration, and at least nine years of progressive experience in traffic analysis, modeling, and CAD-enabled design.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization in transportation.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) is essential.
• A minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with a strong track record of project leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in traffic analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Proficiency with transportation engineering software and CAD platforms; familiarity with traffic control devices and highway design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of transportation engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Conduct traffic impact studies, feasibility analyses, and route planning.
• Develop detailed designs for roads, intersections, interchanges, and public transport facilities.
• Utilize advanced traffic modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, AIMSUN) and CAD tools.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to ensure project alignment and approval.
• Mentor and guide junior transportation engineers, fostering their professional growth.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Traffic modeling

CAD software

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's in Transportation Engineering

ECSA Pr Eng registration

Tools

VISSIM

AIMSUN

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24, a Durban-based engineering consultancy, is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead complex projects focused on planning, design, and implementation of transportation solutions that enhance mobility and connectivity.

The role requires a Master’s in Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization, ECSA Pr Eng registration, and at least nine years of progressive experience in traffic analysis, modeling, and CAD-enabled design.