Transport Engineer

Arup; Queensland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup on the Gold Coast is seeking a Transport Planning professional to contribute to transport analysis, design and solutions for development and infrastructure projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary Transport Planning Team on area-wide demand analysis through to detailed assessments.

The role involves leading smaller projects, developing proposals, managing deliverables, and delivering high-quality technical guidance to clients while aligning with Arup’s values and Purpose.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in engineering, transport, town planning, mathematics or economics.
• Minimum 4 years’ industry experience in Transport Engineering, preferably in consulting.
• Strong foundation in transport engineering, road safety and traffic impact assessment.
• Knowledge of transport planning and engineering specialist areas with awareness of major issues.

Responsibilities

• Support significant projects and lead smaller projects within teams.
• Develop work programmes, proposals, budgets and deliverables.
• Provide high‑quality technical advice to project teams and clients.
• Ensure quality outcomes by following Arup’s Management System processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Planning/Economics degree

Tools

SIDRA

Aimsun

Vissim

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Join our growing Gold Coast team and be part of an extraordinary collective where diverse perspectives, shared ambition and collaboration drive remarkable outcomes. Working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds, you'll contribute to transformative projects that strengthen communities, shape more sustainable places and improve lives. Backed by Arup's global network and the power of Total Design, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex challenges and make an impact locally, nationally and internationally, all while enjoying the unique lifestyle the Gold Coast has to offer.

The Opportunity

In this role, as part of the Transport Planning Team, you will contribute to transport analysis, design and solutions for development and infrastructure projects, from area-wide transport demand analysis through to detailed demand and operational assessments for development, road and transport infrastructure projects.

• Support significant and complex projects, and lead smaller projects where appropriate, while contributing to multiple concurrent project teams.
• Help develop work programmes, prepare proposals, set budgets, manage deliverables and support the commercial imperatives of projects.
• Provide timely, high-quality technical advice to internal project teams and clients, responding professionally to client requirements.
• Support quality outcomes by setting standards, defining quality expectations, ensuring checks are undertaken and following Arup’s Management System processes.
• Build strong relationships with engineers, planners and transport planning colleagues across Queensland and the wider region.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this right for you?

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as engineering, transport, town planning, mathematics or economics.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant industry experience in Transport Engineering, preferably within a consulting business environment
• Strong foundation in transport engineering principles, including road safety and/or traffic impact assessment experience, with experience in operational transport modelling packages such as SIDRA, Aimsun and Vissim desirable
• Knowledge of transport planning and engineering specialist areas, with awareness of major transport issues and emerging priorities – bus planning experience desirable
• Excellent communication, report writing, presentation, organisation and time management skills, with a collaborative approach and alignment to Arup’s values and purpose to Shape a Better World

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

In Australia, our benefits include flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, birthday leave, annual leave loading, the ability to purchase additional leave, international mobility opportunities, life and income protection insurance, interest-free solar energy and bicycle loans, and access to retail discounts and offers.

Different People, Different Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Jodie Elliott to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.