Transportation Engineer - Traffic Management Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Growth opportunities

Eastern Cape projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth seeks a Transportation Engineer with expertise in Traffic Management to enhance urban mobility and road safety. You will analyze traffic patterns, develop control strategies, and design transportation infrastructure for current and future demand.

You will work with municipal authorities, urban planners, and fellow engineers to integrate solutions into development plans, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Transportation or Traffic specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation and traffic engineering.
• Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as VISSIM or SIDRA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, including volume counts, speed analyses, and accident investigations to identify problem areas.
• Design effective traffic signal systems, intersection improvements, and road network layouts.
• Develop comprehensive traffic management plans for construction projects and special events.
• Utilize traffic simulation software to model network performance and evaluate design alternatives.
• Collaborate with municipal authorities, urban planners, and other engineers to integrate transportation solutions into broader development plans.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant transportation engineering standards, guidelines, and safety regulations.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Transportation Engineer with expertise in Traffic Management to join their forward-thinking firm, based in Port Elizabeth. This role is pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and safety of transportation networks through intelligent planning and design. You will be responsible for analyzing traffic patterns, developing traffic control strategies, and designing transportation infrastructure solutions that cater to both current and future demands. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about optimizing urban mobility and road safety within a collaborative, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, including volume counts, speed analyses, and accident investigations to identify problem areas.
• Design effective traffic signal systems, intersection improvements, and road network layouts.
• Develop comprehensive traffic management plans for construction projects and special events.
• Utilize traffic simulation software to model network performance and evaluate design alternatives.
• Collaborate with municipal authorities, urban planners, and other engineers to integrate transportation solutions into broader development plans.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant transportation engineering standards, guidelines, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation or Traffic Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in transportation and traffic engineering.
• Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as VISSIM, SIDRA, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic control devices, road geometry, and intersection design principles.
• Experience in preparing traffic impact assessments and reports for development proposals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible remote work options to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the firm.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging transportation projects across the Eastern Cape.
• Contribution to improving urban mobility and road safety.