Senior Transportation Engineer at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading engineering consultancy is actively seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a BSc/BTech in Transport Engineering and Pr Eng / Pr Tech registration, and a minimum of 8 years’ experience, to drive growth by managing complex transportation planning and design projects. The role involves technical design, project leadership, and ensuring the delivery of sustainable infrastructure solutions that make a lasting impact on regional mobility. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and an entrepreneurial mindset, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the technical design and delivery of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and geometric road design projects.
• Conducting and overseeing advanced transport modeling, feasibility studies, and detailed design documentation for urban and regional road networks.
• Providing specialist advice and technical input to multidisciplinary project teams to ensure the integration of transport solutions.
• Managing client and stakeholder relations, including engaging with local authorities and communities to facilitate project approvals and implementation.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technical development and quality control within the transportation division.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant South African engineering standards, policies, and contract administration requirements.
• Contributing to business development efforts by preparing proposals and tenders for new transportation infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements:

• B Sc/B Tech in Transport Engineering.
• Pr Eng / Pr Tech professional registration.
• 8+ years of post-registration experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or geometric road design.
• Strong technical background in transport modelling and design software (e.g., Civil 3D is a strong asset).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage the technical delivery of complex infrastructure solutions.
• Experience in client management and engagement with local authorities/stakeholders.
• Proven capacity to mentor junior staff and ensure quality control on engineering deliverables.
• Commitment to engineering excellence and the delivery of sustainable infrastructure.