Senior Transportation Engineer - Remote Mobility Expert

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,005,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development and training

Conference attendance opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role to design and manage transportation projects, improving mobility and safety. You will lead analyses, develop models, and deliver reports from concept through implementation with a dispersed team.

Ideally you have 8+ years in transportation, a PE license, and proficiency with VISSIM, SYNCHRO, HCS, SIDRA, AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus strong communication skills for remote collaboration and client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with Transportation focus.
• PE license or equivalent required.
• 8+ years in transportation engineering including planning, design and PM.
• Proficiency with traffic simulation software (VISSIM, SYNCHRO, HCS, SIDRA).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D; knowledge of MUTCD/AASHTO standards.
• Strong communication and remote-work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of transportation projects (highways, roads, intersections, transit).
• Develop traffic models, simulations, and operational studies.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specs and construction documents.
• Collaborate with clients, agencies and stakeholders to align requirements.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources in a remote setting.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop conceptual designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Participate in virtual meetings, design reviews and client presentations.
• Stay abreast of trends and technologies in transportation engineering.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Remote work capability

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VISSIM

SYNCHRO

HCS

SIDRA

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role to design and manage transportation projects, improving mobility and safety. You will lead analyses, develop models, and deliver reports from concept through implementation with a dispersed team.

Ideally you have 8+ years in transportation, a PE license, and proficiency with VISSIM, SYNCHRO, HCS, SIDRA, AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus strong communication skills for remote collaboration and client interaction.