Project Engineer (Road Technology Programs)

Transport for NSW; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 139,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Engineer (Road Technology Programs) in Parramatta to lead road technology development and project delivery. You will work within the Network Integration & Technology team to advance ITS solutions, CONOPS development, and data-driven performance improvements across the NSW transport network.

You will hold a four-year engineering degree and may have experience with SCATS, ITS and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Electronics or related discipline.
• Experience with ITS, traffic signal operations, SCATS, data analytics or network optimisation initiatives highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver road technology development and project management for the Network Integration & Technology team.
• Identify and integrate innovative transport technologies and ITS solutions to improve network performance and customer outcomes.
• Support development, project delivery and trial implementation to ensure safe, efficient, compliant outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical advisory

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Structural/Electrical/Electronics)

Tools

SCATS

Data analytics

ITS

Job description

Project Engineer (Road Technology Programs)

Project Engineer (Road Technology Programs)

Organisation/Entity:Transport For NSW

Job category:Engineering

Job location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Job reference number:105069

Employment type:Permanent Full-Time

Salary range:$139434.0-$149896.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a dedicated team delivering road technology development and project management across the Network Integration & Technology team. You will contribute to the development, implementation and management of engineering and technology initiatives that improve network performance, operational efficiency and customer outcomes across the NSW transport network.

The role will support the identification, assessment and integration of innovative transport technologies, network optimisation opportunities and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) solutions to address current and emerging network challenges.

As a Project Engineer, you will support development, project delivery and trial implementation activities, helping shape high-quality design outcomes while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with required standards.

You will work across road and transport infrastructure, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), road safety, network improvement, network efficiency, smart motorways and technology development projects. This includes supporting technology investigations, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, solution design, technical specifications, operational performance analysis, traffic signal optimisation initiatives and data-driven decision making to improve network performance, safety and customer outcomes.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Your technical capability in engineering, transport technology and project management, developed through experience in infrastructure, transport operations, ITS, traffic management or related engineering environments, will enable you to confidently support complex project delivery and respond to competing priorities.

You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify optimisation opportunities, assess technology solutions and provide sound technical advice to support network performance improvements and technology integration outcomes.

You will hold a four-year engineering degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Electronics or a related discipline. Experience working with ITS, traffic signal operations, SCATS, data analytics or network optimisation initiatives will be highly regarded.

You will also hold a current Australian driver’s licence and be willing to work outside normal hours and travel occasional as required.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available.

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Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 2nd September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact***************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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