Transport Planner/Traffic Engineer Mid to Senior Level – Integrated Transport & Mobility (can be based from either our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices)
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
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.
You will work on a mix of Transport Impact Assessments (TIA), strategic transport 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.
You will:
- 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
What we’re looking for
- 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
- Experience supporting or leading project delivery
- 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.
Who we are
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.
Aurecon Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Sydney, Australia
