Transport Planner/Traffic EngineerAurecon · Sydney

Transport Planner/Traffic Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-08 Sydney Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$6,667–A$10,833/mo

About the Company

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way. Ready for your next adventure If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences-so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

About the Role

Our NSW & ACT Integrated Transport and Mobility (ITM) Practice is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Transport Planner/ traffic engineer (5-10 years experience) to join our team where you can work from either our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices.

Responsibilities

  • ● rt planning, and transport advisory projects for major developments and infrastructure. This is a hands-on role with direct client exposure, and clear pathways to senior and leadership opportunities.
  • ● As part of our team, you'll work directly alongside recognised industry leaders, each bringing more than two decades of experience delivering some of Australia's most significant transport and infrastructure projects. This close mentorship and day-to-day exposure to senior practitioners provides a unique opportunity to accelerate your technical capability, broaden your industry knowledge, and fast-track your professional growth.
  • ● Lead and deliver Transport Impact Assessments for complex development and infrastructure projects
  • ● Contribute to strategic transport planning, active transport, and multimodal access studies
  • ● Support or manage projects end-to-end, including scope, programme, budget, and risk
  • ● Engage directly with clients, approval authorities, and stakeholders
  • ● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Aurecon
  • ● Contribute to winning work and growing trusted client relationships
  • ● A relevant tertiary qualification with 5-10 years' experience in transport planning/ traffic engineering
  • ● Strong experience preparing and reviewing Transport Impact Assessments
  • ● Sound technical judgement and confidence working with data, modelling outputs, and policy frameworks
  • ● Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • ● A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring others
  • ● How we support your growth
  • ● We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
  • ● You will also benefit from dedicated mentorship, technical coaching, and tailored development to help you achieve EA Chartered status and National Engineering Register (NER) recognition.
Credential Requirements for Australia
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CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer)

Engineers Australia

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Cost: AUD 1,000–1,500 Timeline: 6–12 months

Not legally required but expected for senior roles