Job Description

WSP has a new opportunity for a Junior Traffic and Transportation Engineer to be part of our Transport & Infrastructure team on a full-time basis, based in Cape Town or Midrand. The typical role and responsibilities of this role is to provide Traffic and Transport Planning Engineering services in the highways, land development, mining, infrastructure, environmental and property and buildings sectors. Priorities will change according to business requirements; however, it is an expectation of that the candidate will also have the following:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Undertake and deliver high quality transportation impact assessments for any land-use development type for project in South Africa, and in Africa to relevant local or lender standards. Assist with transport planning projects for road authorities, government and developers under principal review. Proven experience, including but not limited to: Transportation Impact Assessments for any type of land-use development Assessment and conceptual design of non-motorised transport infrastructure Assessment and conceptual design of public transport infrastructure Working knowledge of Transportation planning for small to medium scale land-use or transport upgrade projects Experience in the design of traffic signal layouts and traffic signal timing plans Plan and organize traffic and transport field investigations for analysis, including providing interpretation of traffic data in a collaborative team environment. Prepare practical technically competent reports, documents and proposals under principal review. Contribute in the implementation of corporate HSSE programs across our office teams. Communicate with potential clients undertaking business development in the property, energy, logistics, transport and mining sectors

Health and Safety:

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Skills:

Significant traffic and transport planning consultancy experience in South Africa and in countries abroad Ability to manage client relationships, time management, and ability to manage small projects. Ability to write high quality technical reports (in English), strong English communication skills and critical thinking skills are essential. Excellent verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

A completed BEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering 5 to 10 years relevant experience Must be registered as Candidate Engineer with ECSA, and nearing professional registration. Proven track record in utilizing traffic and transport planning software: Proficient in SIDRA intersection and network analysis. Working knowledge of interpreting and assisting with EMME and VISSIM modelling. Basic CAD/Revit design experience Driver's licence

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!




WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.