Road Traffic Design (CEng Railway & Transportation Sector)

Road Traffic Design (Sub-sector)

Launched in May 2025 and opened for registration in August 2025, the Chartered Engineer (SG) in Transportation Road Traffic Design sub sector, developed by the IES Chartered Engineering Board (CEB) & Land Transport Authority(LTA), offers a formal training and certification system in the Road Traffic Design sub-sector. It aims to provide professional recognition to qualified engineers in Road Traffic Design sector.

Being registered as a Chartered Engineer will be an external validation of your experience, expertise and practicing competence.

Pre-requisites for CEng under Road Traffic Design Sub-sector

Requirements for Road Traffic Design Sub Sector: 

1. Educational Qualification:

Recognized Washington Accords accredited degree in engineering in relevant field (Civil Engineering, Traffic /Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering) 

2. Prerequisite course: LTA Road Geometry Course 

3. Experience as an Engineer:

Minimum 4 years of working experience in road alignment design and traffic engineering with minimally 2 years performing Critical Work Functions involving the preparation of following for authority submission: 

  • Road design and traffic plans
  • Cycling Path and Commuter Facilities Design
  • Roadside Hazard Management

5. Application form shall include recently completed project that was submitted to government agencies. The applicant shall minimally demonstrate the following core Technical Skills and Competency:

  • Road Design principles involving:
    • Road Design and Traffic Plans
    • Cycling path and Commuter Facilities Design
    • Roadside Hazard Management
  • Codes and Requirements:

    Knowledge of various codes and requirements related to the design of roads and road related facilities such as:

    • Civil Design Criteria for Road and Rail Transit Systems
    • Code of Practice – Street Work Proposals Relating to Development Works
    • Materials & Workmanship Specification for Civil & Structural Works, etc.
    • Standard Details of Road Elements
    • COP for Traffic Control at work zones