Transportation Engineer - Urban Planning

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Coastal community development

Exposure to challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a forward-thinking Transportation Engineer to design and manage safe, sustainable networks, including road design, traffic management, and public transport. You will collaborate with urban planners, municipal authorities, and communities to shape mobility and support economic growth in the Western Cape, delivering effective transportation solutions.

The role emphasizes modeling, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and producing technical reports and cost

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software such as VISSIM, VISUM, or SATURN.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and urban planning concepts.
• Experience with data collection and analysis for traffic studies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for work in Mossel Bay.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation plans, traffic impact assessments, and road network designs.
• Design traffic control measures, intersection improvements, and public transport infrastructure.
• Conduct traffic modeling and simulation studies to analyze network performance.
• Collaborate with urban planners and landscape architects on integrated development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
• Ensure compliance with national transportation standards and traffic engineering best practices.

Skills

Transportation engineering principles

Data collection & analysis

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

VISSIM

VISUM

SATURN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Transportation Engineer to contribute to urban planning and development initiatives in Mossel Bay . This role focuses on designing efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation networks, including road design, traffic management, and public transport solutions. You will work closely with urban planners, municipal authorities, and community stakeholders to shape the future mobility of the region. This is a prime opportunity to apply your expertise to create effective transportation systems that enhance the quality of life and support economic growth in the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop transportation plans, traffic impact assessments, and road network designs.
• Design traffic control measures, intersection improvements, and public transport infrastructure.
• Conduct traffic modeling and simulation studies to analyze network performance.
• Collaborate with urban planners and landscape architects on integrated development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
• Ensure compliance with national transportation standards and traffic engineering best practices.

Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software such as VISSIM, VISUM, or SATURN.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and urban planning concepts.
• Experience with data collection and analysis for traffic studies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for work in Mossel Bay .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to a variety of interesting and challenging transportation projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
• A collaborative team environment focused on innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the development of a vibrant coastal community.