Principal Traffic & Transport Engineer

Job Description

AECOMs Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering teams are continuing to grow across both South East Queensland (SEQ) with a strong pipeline of major transport infrastructure precinct development and city-shaping projects already underway across SEQ and the broader Queensland and ANZ region.

From road and motorway upgrades to integrated transport planning active transport precincts and complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects our teams are helping shape how communities move now and into the future.

As momentum continues to build were looking to connect with experienced Principal Traffic & Transport Engineers who enjoy solving complex challenges leading technical delivery and mentoring the next generation of engineers and planners.

How youll make a difference

A day in the life of a Principal Traffic & Transport Engineer involves a mix of technical leadership and people leadership including:

• Solving complex technical challenges on multidisciplinary transport and infrastructure projects
• Coaching and mentoring our talented professionals and graduates
• Working closely with clients to shape solutions and deliver project outcomes
• Managing project delivery to ensure quality efficiency and strong results
• Planning future pursuits and supporting work winning
• Building and strengthening client relationships
• Continuing to grow technical skills across the transport engineering discipline (e.g. impact assessment road safety transport design operational modelling) and leadership skills

Qualifications :

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• A degree in Transport or Traffic Engineering Transport Planning (or a related field)
• 10-15 years of experience in transport and/or traffic engineering or planning.
• Proven leadership in delivering a range of transport projects such as Business Cases Options Analysis Transport Impact Assessments Road/Corridor/Network Strategies and Road Safety Assessments with a solid understanding of the relevant TMR guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop preliminary transport infrastructure designs (e.g. transport/road upgrades active travel etc.) aligned with applicable local and national standards such as the relevant TMR and local Council guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium size transport projects and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• A strong local industry network and excellent communication skills to win work and a keen interest in mentoring junior staff.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time