Technologist - Transport Planning at AECOM

Job Description

• AECOM is looking to appoint a Technologist - Transportation Planning.
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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 within the built environment in a similar role
• BTech Degree an accredited Institution
• Post graduate qualification advantageous
• Registered as a Candidate Technologist with ECSA
• 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.