Senior Traffic & Transport Engineer

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with more than 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Zutari's Transport Unit’s Transport Planning Section in Cape Town is seeking an Engineer who specialises in Traffic & Transport Engineering to join our Transportation Planning section. This is a great opportunity in Cape Town for a Professional Engineer (or in the process of obtaining professional registration) looking to move to a dynamic transportation planning environment with a diverse palette of projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Working with and supporting a team of experienced and specialist Traffic and Transport Engineers.
• Technical management of transport engineering projects, which range from small traffic impact assessments through major public transport planning, implementation and operational management projects running over many years.
• Providing primary client liaison in respect of some projects.
• Participation in the administration of projects in line with company requirements.
• Lead or assist with compiling tenders for any Transport Planning/Traffic Engineering related opportunities.
• Contributing to the professional development of junior team members.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc Engineering degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent) OR clear evidence of registration progress.
• A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with a broader interest in Transportation Planning.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects in the traffic and transport engineering environment.
• Financial modelling and management experience will be advantageous.
• Ability to develop and enhance client relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment across a diverse range of projects.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid South Africa driving license and willingness to travel, when required.
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.