Senior Transportation Engineer - Urban Planning

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead urban planning and transportation infrastructure initiatives. You will collaborate with municipal planners, developers, and communities to shape mobility strategies that enhance safety and sustainability.

Responsibilities include designing networks, conducting traffic studies, and mentoring junior engineers within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering and urban mobility planning.
• Proficiency in traffic modeling software (VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION) and GIS tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, network analysis, and public transport planning.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation master plans, traffic impact studies, and infrastructure design projects.
• Analyze traffic data, model transportation networks, and propose solutions for congestion management and safety improvements.
• Design road networks, intersections, public transport facilities, and active transport infrastructure (cycling and pedestrian paths).
• Ensure designs comply with transportation engineering standards and urban planning policies.
• Liaise with government agencies, developers, and community groups to ensure project alignment and buy-in.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the transportation team.

Skills

Traffic engineering knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Public transport planning

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Transportation/Urban Planning specialization

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA INTERSECTION

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to spearhead urban planning and transportation infrastructure projects in Stellenbosch . This role involves the strategic planning, design, and implementation of transportation networks that enhance mobility, safety, and sustainability within urban environments. You will collaborate closely with municipal planners, developers, and community stakeholders to shape the future of transportation in the region. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence urban development and contribute to intelligent mobility solutions, working within a respected consultancy known for its innovative approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of transportation master plans, traffic impact studies, and infrastructure design projects.
• Analyze traffic data, model transportation networks, and propose solutions for congestion management and safety improvements.
• Design road networks, intersections, public transport facilities, and active transport infrastructure (cycling and pedestrian paths).
• Ensure designs comply with transportation engineering standards and urban planning policies.
• Liaise with government agencies, developers, and community groups to ensure project alignment and buy-in.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the transportation team.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering and urban mobility planning.
• Proficiency in traffic modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION) and GIS tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, network analysis, and public transport planning.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement fund.
• Support for professional development, including conference attendance and further training.
• Flexible hybrid working model promoting work-life integration.
• Opportunity to work on transformative urban development projects.