Transportation Planning Lead & Modeling Expert

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid role

Flexible working

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transportation Planning Engineer for their East London, Eastern Cape team. The role focuses on developing transportation plans, forecasting demand, and advising on infrastructure and policy changes to improve mobility in the region.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in transportation planning, strong modeling skills (PTV Vissim, VISUM, TransCAD), GIS proficiency, and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Pr. Eng. or Professional Planner registration desirable.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning and analysis.
• Proven expertise in transportation modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of transportation economics, policy, and environmental considerations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in public presentations.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and development of transportation studies, including feasibility studies, corridor studies, and master plans.
• Conduct travel demand forecasting and traffic simulation using modeling software (PTV Vissim, VISUM, TransCAD).
• Analyze traffic data, identify congestion points, and propose traffic management solutions.
• Develop recommendations for transportation infrastructure projects, including roads, public transport, and active transport.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with urban planners, engineers, and other professionals to integrate planning with land use.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Transportation planning

Data analysis

GIS

Public presentations

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Transportation Engineering

Master's degree in Urban Planning

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Related field

Tools

PTV Vissim

VISUM

TransCAD

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transportation Planning Engineer for their East London, Eastern Cape team. The role focuses on developing transportation plans, forecasting demand, and advising on infrastructure and policy changes to improve mobility in the region.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in transportation planning, strong modeling skills (PTV Vissim, VISUM, TransCAD), GIS proficiency, and proven project leadership.