Transportation Engineer - Remote Planning & Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Klerksd, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will plan, design, and implement transportation networks, balancing on-site collaboration with remote days to deliver safe and efficient road and transit projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in transportation planning/design, proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and traffic simulation tools, and relevant professional registration. Join a team shaping sustainable urban mobility in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a transportation emphasis.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in transportation planning and design.
• Professional registration (Pr Eng) with ECSA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles and design.
• Experience with project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze transportation infrastructure including highways and public transit.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and safety assessments.
• Prepare detailed drawings, reports, and specifications using industry software.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Apply traffic simulation software to evaluate design options.
• Ensure compliance with transportation standards and environmental regulations.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

VISSIM

Synchro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Transportation Engineer to join their team, offering a hybrid work arrangement based in Klerksdorp . This role is crucial for the planning, design, and implementation of efficient and safe transportation networks. You will contribute to projects involving road design, traffic management, and public transit systems, balancing remote workdays with essential in-person collaboration. Your expertise will help shape the future mobility landscape, ensuring sustainable and effective transportation solutions for communities. This position requires a blend of technical skill, analytical prowess, and effective communication to manage projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze transportation infrastructure, including highways, intersections, and public transit systems.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and safety assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, reports, and specifications using industry-standard software.
• Manage transportation projects, coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Apply traffic simulation and modeling software to evaluate design alternatives and predict traffic performance.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant transportation standards, policies, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with a specialization in transportation engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency in transportation engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, VISSIM, or Synchro.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, geometric design, and traffic control devices.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional registration (Pr Eng) with ECSA is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and collaborative opportunities in Klerksdorp .
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful transportation projects.
• Professional development and training programs to enhance skills.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.