Transportation Engineer & Urban Design Specialist

Placements24

Mossel Bay

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Transportation Engineer to develop sustainable mobility solutions for urban and regional settings. You will analyze traffic, design road and public transport networks, and integrate non-motorized infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree with Transportation specialization, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in VISSIM/SATURN/TransCAD, collaborating with planners and authorities to improve connectivity and safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
5+ years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic analysis, and design.
Proficiency in transportation modeling software and traffic analysis tools.
Familiarity with South African road design standards and traffic regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct traffic studies, including volume counts, capacity analysis, and origin-destination surveys.
Design and plan roads, intersections, highways, and public transport facilities.
Develop traffic management plans for events and construction zones.
Prepare TIAs for new developments.
Collaborate with urban planners and authorities to integrate planning with land use.
Ensure designs comply with local standards and guidelines.
Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
Provide input throughout the project lifecycle from concept to construction.
Promote sustainable transportation, including cycling and walking infrastructure.