Transportation Engineer - Urban Planning

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Transportation Engineer to join the planning and design team in Port Elizabeth. You will develop sustainable, efficient transport systems and be involved in traffic analysis, road network design, public transport planning, and multimodal integration.

The role requires a solid grounding in traffic engineering, urban planning concepts, and a passion for safe, accessible, and environmentally friendly mobility for the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• PrEng registration with ECSA preferred.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software (VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION) and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of SA transport policies, standards and planning frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and network analysis for road and public transport systems.
• Design road layouts, intersections, traffic control systems, and pedestrian/cycling facilities.
• Develop transportation master plans and feasibility studies for developments and upgrades.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, and municipal officials to integrate transportation solutions.
• Evaluate environmental and social impacts and propose mitigation measures.
• Use traffic simulation software and data analysis tools to optimize network performance.

Skills

Traffic engineering

VISSIM

Autocad/CAD

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SIDRA INTERSECTION

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Transportation Engineer to join their planning and design team based in Port Elizabeth. This role focuses on developing sustainable and efficient transportation systems to support the region's growth. You will be involved in traffic analysis, road network design, public transport planning, and multimodal integration. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, urban planning concepts, and a passion for creating safe, accessible, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions for the Eastern Cape. This position offers a chance to shape the future mobility of Port Elizabeth and contribute to key urban development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and network analysis for road and public transport systems.
• Design road layouts, intersections, traffic control systems, and pedestrian/cycling facilities.
• Develop transportation master plans and feasibility studies for new developments and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, and municipal officials to integrate transportation solutions into urban design.
• Evaluate the environmental and social impacts of transportation projects and propose mitigation measures.
• Utilize traffic simulation software and data analysis tools to optimize network performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA INTERSECTION) and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of South African transport policies, standards, and planning frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex data clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Key role in developing the future transportation infrastructure of Port Elizabeth.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.A dynamic and collaborative team environment focused on innovative solutions.