Project Engineer (Road Technology Programs)

NSW Government; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Engineer to support development, project delivery and trial implementation across road technology and ITS initiatives. You will work with a dedicated team to deliver improvements across the NSW transport network, focusing on safety, efficiency and customer outcomes.

You will hold a four-year engineering degree, have ITS/SCATS experience, strong analytical skills and be willing to travel and work outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Electronics or related discipline.
• Experience in ITS, traffic signal operations, SCATS, data analytics or network optimisation is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an eye for optimisation and technical advisory skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support development, project delivery and trial implementation activities.
• Contribute to design outcomes while ensuring safety and compliance with standards.
• Assist with ITS solutions, technology integration and data-driven decision making.
• Assist CONOPS development, solution design and technical specifications.
• Analyze operational performance and support traffic signal optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Experience in ITS

Data analytics

Traffic signal operations

Education

Four-year engineering degree (Civil/Structural/Electrical/Electronics or related)

Tools

SCATS

Job description

Job Description

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 occasionally as required.

Who we are

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

Join us

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 options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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