Technologist - Traffic & Transport Planning

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As a Technologist in our Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Team, you will be responsible for conducting analysis and developing traffic / transportation designs as part of a project team analysis on 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

• Conducts assignments in the civil engineering field of traffic engineering and transportation planning.
• Plans, organises and manages work on projects.
• Makes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems.
• Prepares and presents technical plans and reports.
• Institutes changes in methods, designs or equipment.
• Under supervision, performs work following the agreed-upon budget and schedule. When required, collects and analyses information from specific discipline and interdisciplinary project models.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving fundamental engineering problems and coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process.
• Participates in design progress and coordination meetings.
• Checks and ensures the quality of model production for accuracy to design instructions and actively seeks information, opportunities to participate and contribute, and develops efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Contributes by solving problems and applying experience or theoretical knowledge to atypical assignments.

Client Relationship Management

• Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.

Qualifications

• 4+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification.
• BTech Degree from an accredited Institution.
• Post graduate qualification advantageous.
• Registered as a Candidate Technologist or Professional Technician with ECSA.
• A minimum of 4 to 8 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 deliver high-quality work 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.

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.

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.

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