Transport Planner / Traffic Engineer – Mid to Senior Level

About the role

Aurecon is seeking an experienced Transport Planner/Traffic Engineer to join its Integrated Transport & Mobility practice. Working from Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra, you will contribute to high‑profile transport impact assessments, strategic planning and advisory projects for major developments and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in business development and building trusted client relationships.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in transport planning or traffic engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in transport planning/traffic engineering.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing Transport Impact Assessments.
• Sound technical judgement with data, modelling outputs and policy frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with an interest in mentoring others.

Required skills

• Transport Impact Assessment
• Transport modelling and data analysis

What we offer

• Mentorship from industry leaders with decades of experience.
• Tailored development pathways toward EA Chartered status and NER recognition.
• Supportive, diverse workplace recognised as a Best Place to Work.
• Opportunities for senior and leadership progression.