Senior Traffic Engineer

About the role

A high-performing Local Government team is looking for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join its City Transport team. Reporting to the Manager City Transport, you will give expert traffic engineering advice and deliver a range of traffic and transport projects, working with internal stakeholders, consultants, government agencies, developers and the community. The role covers major traffic and transport initiatives, development assessments, traffic studies and infrastructure improvement programs.

Key responsibilities

• Assess development applications and provide traffic engineering advice.
• Undertake traffic impact assessments and major traffic studies.
• Investigate traffic-related requests, complaints and safety concerns.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Local Traffic Committee.
• Manage traffic surveys, data analysis and traffic databases.
• Contribute to the delivery of traffic facilities and improvement programs.
• Liaise with consultants, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Undertake traffic modelling and support strategic transport planning initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in traffic or transport engineering.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking traffic assessments and traffic studies.
• Strong understanding of relevant traffic engineering standards and legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Current Class C driver's licence.

Desirable

• Local Government experience.
• Experience presenting to or supporting Local Traffic Committees.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline.
• Experience with traffic modelling software and transport planning tools.

The position is advertised as a contractor role based in Sydney. Applications are made through the recruiter, Chandler Macleod.