Site Traffic Engineer - Major Road Upgrade Project

McConnell Dowell; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking a Traffic Engineer for the Yan Yean Road Upgrade Stage 2 in Yarrambat, Victoria. The role focuses on planning, coordination and delivery of traffic management for a major road project on-site.

You will work with the Traffic Manager, construction teams and stakeholders to ensure safe, practical traffic arrangements that meet project requirements and regulatory standards. A hands-on site role offers growth across a complex project.

Qualifications

• Experience in major projects traffic engineering or relevant construction roles.
• Knowledge of AS 1742.3 and the WSTM Code of Practice.
• Civil or construction engineering qualification.
• White Card and Australian drivers license are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support WTMPs and TGSs across construction stages.
• Coordinate traffic arrangements, switches, closures and major events.
• Monitor site conditions, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure traffic management complies with project standards and legislation.
• Support traffic planning, reporting, cost tracking and project delivery.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Construction experience

AS 1742.3 knowledge

WSTM Code of Practice knowledge

Traffic management accreditation

Education

Civil/Construction engineering qualification

Tools

White Card

Australian driver's license

Job description

About the project
McConnell Dowell is delivering the southern package of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade Stage 2 in Yarrambat, with major works commencing in mid-2026. The project will duplicate Yan Yean Road to two lanes in each direction, improving safety, capacity and travel for around 24,000 daily road users.

The works include new traffic signals, complex intersection upgrades, heavy vehicle movements, safety barriers, local access roads and new walking and cycling connections. It is a great opportunity to get involved in a major road project where traffic engineering will play a key part in keeping the community moving safely throughout construction.

About the role
As Traffic Engineer, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of traffic management across the project. You will work closely with the Traffic Manager, construction teams, engineers, subcontractors and external stakeholders to make sure traffic arrangements are safe, practical and aligned with project requirements.

This is a hands-on site role with exposure to construction staging, traffic switches, road closures and major traffic events. You will also have the opportunity to build your experience across a complex major project and be involved in solving real-time traffic challenges as the works progress.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and support WTMPs and TGSs across construction stages.
• Coordinate traffic arrangements, switches, closures and major events.
• Monitor site conditions, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure traffic management complies with project standards and legislation.
• Support traffic planning, reporting, cost tracking and project delivery.

Don’t tick all the boxes?If you don’t meet every requirement but have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within McConnell Dowell.

What will you bring?

• Major projects traffic engineering or relevant construction experience.
• Working knowledge of AS 1742.3 and the WSTM Code of Practice.
• Relevant civil/construction engineering qualification.
• White Card.
• Australian drivers license.
• Traffic management design accreditation is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Work on a major Victorian road upgrade with real community impact.
• Yarrambat site with free onsite parking.
• Monday to Friday, standard construction hours of 7am–5pm.
• Night shift and occasional Saturday work for major traffic events, with applicable allowances.

About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered high-quality, complex projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

We offer a wide variety of projects, roles, and locations, with opportunities to develop your career through mentoring, training, and hands-on experience. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, where you can make a real impact on both projects and people’s lives. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and able to grow.

We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encourage all individuals to bring their ideas and be themselves.

All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.

Join us, be you, and help create better together. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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