Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning & Traffic …, Cape Town

Eram Talent is a leading recruitment company focused on connecting top talent with industry leaders. We are currently looking for a skilled Civil Engineer specializing in Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering to join our team in Saudi Arabia. This role involves working on the design, analysis, and implementation of transportation systems that enhance mobility and ensure safety on the roads.

As a Civil Engineer in this field, you will be responsible for conducting traffic studies, developing transportation plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. You will utilize advanced modeling tools and technologies to assess current transportation systems and propose innovative solutions that address both operational and environmental concerns.

If selected, the work location would be onsite at Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Interface with company representatives and government authorities to address traffic and transportation safety improvements in the Eastern Province.
• To act as a technical lead to various traffic safety engineering related work tasks. To oversee work being carried out by subordinate members of the engineering group. To support and guide work being undertaken by group members.
• To review and assist in developing scope-of-works for the company’s projects/studies (e.g., Road Safety audit, Traffic Impact study, Temporary Traffic Management, etc.)
• To review and provide initial inputs on design, specifications of existing/proposed roadway schemes within and around company facilities utilizing applicable industry standards and guidelines.
• To prepare letters, meeting notes, working papers, technical notes, reports and technical presentations.
• To enhance Traffic Safety Services Dept. - Engineering group staffs’ technical capacity by: establish proper training and develop efficient processes for knowledge sharing/transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering.
• The candidate shall have technical proficiency in Highway Design, Transportation Planning & Traffic Safety Studies
• The candidate shall to be familiar with using international standards such as AASHTO-Green Book, HCM, HSM, MUTCD, and related ITE & FHWA guidelines.
• Certification Requirement: The candidate must be professional certified & licensed (i.e., PE, PTOE, PTP, RoSPA, or RSP)
• Proficient in traffic modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, SYNCHRO, HCS).
• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, policies, and standards.
• Experience in conducting traffic studies and designing signal plans.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.