Senior Transportation & Road Design Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work options

Professional development

Career advancement

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng, to lead transportation projects and road design. You will oversee design teams, manage timelines and client relations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

The role requires 7+ years in transportation design, Pr Eng preference, and proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD/MXRoads. Hybrid work arrangements may be available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7+ years in transportation and road design.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA preferred.
• Experience with major road projects incl highways and urban roads.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MXRoads or similar.
• Strong leadership, PM and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including highways and arterial roads.
• Prepare detailed road alignment designs, geometric layouts, intersection designs, and pavement designs.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and traffic control device designs.
• Develop comprehensive stormwater management and drainage plans for road projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to integrate designs.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and tender documents.
• Ensure designs comply with SANRAL standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MXRoads

Traffic engineering

Pavement design

Drainage design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MXRoads

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng, to lead transportation projects and road design. You will oversee design teams, manage timelines and client relations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

The role requires 7+ years in transportation design, Pr Eng preference, and proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD/MXRoads. Hybrid work arrangements may be available to support work-life balance.