Senior Traffic/ Transport Engineer

About the role

Our transport planning and advisory team partners with its clients to provide traffic and transport solutions for the community. We are currently seeking a Senior Traffic/ Transport Engineer to join our Transport Planning and Advisory team based in Perth. This role is responsible for the planning and design of transport projects that focus on transportation systems and movement networks such as our local streets, urban development, major roads, road safety and all the modes of transport that may operate within.  

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Provide technical assessment and advice on transport engineering, car parking, transport design, road safety, traffic management, active and public transport disciplines.
• Contribute to the development of engineering systems, through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepare engineering and planning documents by developing traffic models, transport assessments, reports, plans and schedules.
• Review of engineering assessments, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Involved in the permit process, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.
• Prepare engineering feasibility studies by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in Civil Engineering or a Transport
• 5 - 10 years’ experience working within a traffic engineering capacity and familiarity with appropriate software such as SIDRA.
• Solid understanding of transport plans, transport design, transport assessments, transport modelling and planning for cities/regions/corridors.
• Experience of working in a consulting environment or for local/ state government in a similar role.
• A good working knowledge of best practice standards, guidelines, current trends and legislation in order to deliver innovative and practical traffic and transport solutions.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online. 

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.