Senior Traffic Engineer

About the role

Traffix Group, one of Melbourne's largest specialist traffic engineering and transport planning consultancies, is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer. The role is hands-on, managing a broad range of traffic engineering and transport planning projects for government and private sector clients, and sits under the supervision of a Director, Senior Associate or Associate.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion, handling multiple projects, priorities and workloads on time and within budget
• Liaise with clients, government agencies and other stakeholders, and help establish new clients and win repeat business
• Prepare fee proposals and reports, including Development Impact Assessments, and oversee traffic engineering and transport planning reports
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams and present at internal and public meetings, and give expert testimony at planning panels and VCAT where appropriate
• Assign, direct, coordinate and supervise other professional and technical staff, review their work and support their professional development
• Carry out or supervise traffic surveys, site inspections, road safety audits and schematic designs of roads, intersections and parking layouts
• Analyse traffic and parking data using spreadsheets, SIDRA and other simulation models
• Implement the company's Integrated Management System and ensure work complies with health, safety, environment and quality policies

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a similar industry or professional services environment
• Significant experience across several traffic engineering areas, ideally including traffic modelling (SIDRA, VISSIM), road safety and accessibility audits, traffic signal operation and analysis, and complex transport surveys
• Valid Australian driver's licence and an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SIDRA or other simulation models
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation, technical standards and guidelines
• Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working (office and remote)
• Additional company-paid leave days
• Active social club with events and wellness activities

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter through the application form; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.