Transportation Engineer - Road Network Design

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Engineering collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer for projects in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa. The role focuses on planning, design, and implementation of transportation infrastructure, including roads, intersections, and traffic management systems.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions, conduct traffic studies, and prepare detailed drawings and construction documentation in line with SA road design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation specialization.
• 6+ years of professional experience in transportation engineering and road design.
• Experience with traffic impact assessments and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop road networks with geometric design and traffic flow modeling.
• Conduct traffic studies, forecast demand, and analyze capacity.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and construction documentation for roadworks.
• Ensure designs comply with SA road design standards.
• Collaborate with planners, architects, and construction teams.
• Perform site assessments and provide construction-phase support.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Urban planning concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

PTV Vissim

SIDRA INTERSECTION

Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected infrastructure development firm, is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer to contribute to their ongoing projects in Klerksdorp . This role is focused on the planning, design, and implementation of transportation infrastructure, including roads, intersections, and traffic management systems. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation specialist to make a tangible contribution to regional development and advance their career in a dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop road networks, including geometric design, intersection analysis, and traffic flow modeling.
• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and capacity analysis for transportation projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation for roadworks.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant South African road design standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, and construction teams to integrate transportation infrastructure effectively.
• Perform site assessments and provide technical support during the construction phase of transportation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in transportation engineering and road design.
• Proficiency in transportation planning and design software such as PTV Vissim, SIDRA INTERSECTION, or Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road safety standards, and urban planning concepts.
• Experience in preparing traffic impact assessments and feasibility studies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage project deliverables in Klerksdorp .

Benefits

• Competitive annual remuneration package.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Exposure to diverse transportation projects within the North West province.
• A professional and collaborative working environment committed to engineering excellence.