Transportation Engineer: Multimodal Road & Traffic Design

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will lead planning, design and implementation of road networks, traffic management and multimodal infrastructure, working with local authorities and clients to improve mobility.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation engineering, proficiency in traffic modeling and an Eng/Pr Eng registration. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to sustainable urban development in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Transportation specialization.
• Pr Eng or Pr Engr candidate registration with ECSA.
• Minimum 5 years in transportation engineering and road design.
• Proficient in traffic modeling software.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact assessments and analyses for development projects.
• Design road intersections, interchanges and new road alignments.
• Develop traffic control strategies, including signal timing plans and signage recommendations.
• Prepare transportation planning studies and reports for municipal and private clients.
• Utilize traffic simulation software (e.g., VISSIM, CORSIM) for modeling and analysis.
• Coordinate with local authorities, urban planners, and stakeholders on transportation projects in Mossel Bay.
• Supervise and mentor junior transportation engineers and technicians.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant transportation standards and policies.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Traffic modeling

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering - Transportation

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng/Pr Engr)

Tools

VISSIM

CORSIM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will lead planning, design and implementation of road networks, traffic management and multimodal infrastructure, working with local authorities and clients to improve mobility.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation engineering, proficiency in traffic modeling and an Eng/Pr Eng registration. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to sustainable urban development in the Western Cape.