Transportation Engineer - Traffic & Road Design

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement savings

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Transportation Engineer to lead planning, design, and implementation of transportation infrastructure. You will work on roads, intersections, and traffic management systems with hybrid work options and collaboration across disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in transportation engineering, knowledge of SA standards, and proficiency in VISSIM/SIDRA and AutoCAD Civil 3D. ECSA Pr. Eng or candidate registration is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• ECSA professional registration as Pr. Eng or candidate is preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in transportation engineering, focusing on road design and traffic engineering.
• Experience in TIAs and geometric road design.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software (VISSIM, SIDRA) and CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Strong knowledge of South African transportation standards and policies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct traffic studies, data collection, and analysis to identify transportation needs.
• Design road alignments, intersections, interchanges, and geometric features.
• Develop traffic management plans for construction and operations.
• Prepare TIAs and transportation planning reports.
• Use traffic simulation software to evaluate design alternatives.
• Ensure designs comply with SA standards and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with urban planners and other engineering disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical specs, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ECSA professional registration (Pr. Eng) or candidate

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA INTERSECTION

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading engineering consultancy with a strong presence in **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**, is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer. This role is central to planning, designing, and implementing efficient and safe transportation infrastructure, including roads, intersections, and traffic management systems. You will work on diverse projects serving municipal and private sector clients, contributing to the economic development and connectivity of the **Mossel Bay** region. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and urban planning. This position offers a fantastic platform for professional growth and the chance to make a tangible impact on the local community's infrastructure. Our client values innovation and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, data collection, and analysis to identify transportation needs and issues.
• Design road alignments, intersections, interchanges, and associated geometric features.
• Develop traffic management plans for construction phases and operational improvements.
• Prepare traffic impact assessments (TIAs) and transportation planning reports.
• Utilize traffic simulation and modeling software to evaluate design alternatives.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and provincial road design standards and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with urban planners, environmental scientists, and other engineering disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as a Pr. Eng. or sought.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in transportation engineering, focusing on road design and traffic engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in traffic impact assessments and geometric road design.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Strong knowledge of South African transportation standards and policies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage project tasks and deliver results within set timelines.
• Experience in consulting engineering is preferred.
• Proximity to **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**, is advantageous, with a hybrid work arrangement available.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience.
• Opportunity to work on significant transportation projects impacting **Mossel Bay** and the surrounding **Western Cape**.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement savings.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative team environment with a focus on technical excellence.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between home and office.