ITS and Traffic Signal Designer

WSP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Global project opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Sydney seeks an ITS and Traffic Signal Designer to join our Planning & Mobility team. You will develop traffic signal and ITS designs for transport infrastructure projects, prepare drawings and documentation, and support TfNSW plans from concept to implementation.

Ideal candidates have 3–10 years in TCS, exposure to ITS and related transport tech, experience with AutoCAD/ProjectWise, and strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechatronic, Transport or related Engineering discipline.
• Approximately 3-10 years' experience in Traffic Control Signals (TCS), with exposure to ITS, transport technology or traffic engineering desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with traffic signal design and operation, ideally including SCATS.
• Knowledge of TfNSW traffic signals standards, specifications and guidelines, and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD, ProjectWise or design software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to learn from experienced industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal and ITS designs for transport infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Support the delivery of TfNSW traffic signal plans, charts and cableway drawings.
• Contribute to the planning and integration of ITS technologies, communications networks and smart mobility solutions.
• Work closely with transport planners, traffic engineers, road designers and digital specialists as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist with technical reporting, client deliverables and project coordination.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design and implementation.

Skills

Traffic signal design

ITS integration

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

Transport Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with some of the brightest minds in your field. Our culture celebrates curiosity, inclusion and diverse perspectives, supporting you to build a career as unique as you are.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ITS and Traffic Signal Designer to join our Planning & Mobility team in Sydney.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer or designer with hands‑on experience in TfNSW Traffic Control Signal (TCS) design. Experience in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), traffic management technologies or broader transport infrastructure design would also be highly regarded.

Working within our Advisory business, you will contribute to the planning, design and delivery of innovative transport solutions that improve network performance, safety and mobility outcomes for our clients.

You'll be involved in projects spanning traffic signal design, corridor optimisation, smart Motorways, Intelligent Mobility, and digital infrastructure, road safety initiatives and major transport infrastructure programs.

What You'll Do

• Develop traffic signal and ITS designs for transport infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Support the delivery of TfNSW traffic signal plans, charts and cableway drawings.
• Contribute to the planning and integration of ITS technologies, communications networks and smart mobility solutions.
• Work closely with transport planners, traffic engineers, road designers and digital specialists as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist with technical reporting, client deliverables and project coordination.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design and implementation.

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechatronic, Transport or related Engineering discipline.

Approximately 3-10 years' experience in Traffic Control Signals (TCS), with exposure to ITS, transport technology or traffic engineering desirable.

Demonstrated experience with traffic signal design and operation, ideally including SCATS.

• Knowledge of TfNSW traffic signals standards, specifications and guidelines, and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD, ProjectWise or design software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to learn from experienced industry leaders.

The Following Would Be Highly Regarded

• Experience delivering TfNSW Traffic Signal design plans and drawing. Knowledge of detector logic and standard tables development.
• Exposure to major road, motorway, tunnel, rail or urban mobility projects.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status.

Why Join Our Planning & Mobility Team?

Our Planning & Mobility team brings together expertise across transport planning, traffic engineering, intelligent transport systems, active transport and mobility advisory services. You'll work alongside recognised technical leaders on some of Sydney's most significant transport projects while developing specialist skills in a rapidly evolving sector.

At WSP, you'll have access to flexible working arrangements, global project opportunities, professional development programs and a culture that genuinely supports career growth.