Senior Engineer - Transport Planning

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Job Description

AECOM is looking to appoint a Senior Engineer - Transportation Planning

Job Description

As a Senior Engineer in our Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Team, you will provide specialized technical expertise and design support for a diverse array of infrastructure projects. These projects will encompass major roads, public transport systems, non-motorized transport, railway corridors, ports and harbours, as well as urban developments across Africa and beyond. The successful candidate will be based in Cape Town, Durban, or Centurion, South Africa.

Technical Excellence

• May be required to coordinate small - mid-size project teams of discipline-led engineers.

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer. Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the expertise and identifies discrepancies in results.

• Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.

• Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others.

• Participates in and creates an interdisciplinary review of project deliverables. Has knowledge of construction costs relating to their specific areas of design.

• Gathers and correlates engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

• Prepares technical specifications.

• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision—technical coordination with authorities for approvals.

• Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works.

• Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.

• Performs technical quality reviews of design calculations, transportation models and drawings, including documentation in project record by adhering to quality, occupational health and safety and corporate standards.

• Develops cost estimates and estimates of technical effort/man-hours for projects.

• Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities.  

• Mentoring of junior staff.

Client Relationship Management

Begins to build and maintain client relationships. Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc. Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.    

Project Management

May be required to act as Project Manager on small to medium size discipline-specific projects.  Has an excellent understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with project delivery procedures. Should be well versed in the use of project management principles to assess the progress of design against budget.   

Qualifications

• 8+ Years' relevant experience after obtainment of Qualification

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University

• Master of Science or Engineering preferred.

• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA

Minimum requirements

• A minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in a similar role is essential.

• Proven experience in transportation planning studies, traffic analysis and modelling, as well as the design of transportation and traffic infrastructure.

• Familiarity with transport modelling software (e.g., PTV, SIDRA, Synchro) and GIS applications is advantageous.

• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data and effectively present findings.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ Years' relevant experience after obtainment of Qualification

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University

• Master of Science or Engineering preferred.

• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA

Minimum requirements

• A minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in a similar role is essential.

• Proven experience in transportation planning studies, traffic analysis and modelling, as well as the design of transportation and traffic infrastructure.

• Familiarity with transport modelling software (e.g., PTV, SIDRA, Synchro) and GIS applications is advantageous.

• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data and effectively present findings.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.