Senior Transportation Engineer - Urban Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Medical & retirement

Annual leave

Professional development

Remote work

Urban transport impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer for a fully remote role focused on urban planning and sustainable transport. You will lead ITS integration, traffic management development, and public transit projects while coordinating with city planners, environmental specialists, and policymakers from a distance.

The position emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and high-impact work across Durban and beyond, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency, safety, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• 7+ years in transportation planning and engineering.
• Proficiency in VISSIM, VISUM, Synchro, and GIS.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering, urban design, and sustainable transport.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead remote teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement in virtual contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation plans with traffic flow analysis and demand forecasting.
• Design and optimize public transport, cycling, and pedestrian networks.
• Lead integration of ITS into urban environments.
• Conduct traffic impact studies and mitigation strategies for new developments.
• Collaborate with municipal authorities and cross-functional teams virtually.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients.
• Stay updated on trends in transportation engineering and urban planning.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Urban planning

Sustainable transport

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Transportation Engineering or related field

Tools

VISSIM

VISUM

Synchro

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Transportation Engineer to join their fully remote team, focusing on urban planning and sustainable transport solutions. In this role, you will lead the development of intelligent transportation systems, traffic management strategies, and public transit infrastructure. You will collaborate virtually with city planners, environmental specialists, and policymakers to shape the future of urban mobility. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on urban environments from a distance, working on cutting-edge projects that promote efficiency, safety, and sustainability in Durban and beyond, all within a fully remote work structure that emphasizes autonomy and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive transportation plans, including traffic flow analysis, network modeling, and demand forecasting.
• Design and optimize public transportation systems, cycling infrastructure, and pedestrian networks.
• Lead the integration of smart city technologies and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) into urban environments.
• Conduct traffic impact studies and develop mitigation strategies for new developments.
• Collaborate effectively with municipal authorities, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams in a virtual setting .
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and public forums.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in transportation engineering and urban planning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in transportation planning and engineering.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, VISUM, Synchro) and GIS tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, urban design, and sustainable transport concepts.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead remote teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills in a virtual context.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working hours.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment, enabling work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to shape the future of sustainable urban transportation in regions like Durban .