Transport Engineer/Planner

WSP USA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WSP in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Transport Engineer/Planner to join our Planning & Mobility team. You will contribute to high-profile transport projects across Australia, focusing on road, public transport, active transport and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and client outcomes.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in civil or transport engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience, be familiar with local standards and guidelines, and proficient in

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil or Transport Engineering.
• Experience working with government and/or private clients is preferred.
• Knowledge of local standards and guidelines is needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to successful delivery of transport projects.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, analyses, and proposals.
• Apply technical rigour to studies, including data analysis and review.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transport Engineering

Tools

SIDRA

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 shape a career as unique as you are.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together more than 83,000 people across 500+ offices worldwide. We deliver engineering and multidisciplinary services across a broad range of sectors, with a strong focus on technical excellence, innovation, and client outcomes.

Our goal is to be outstanding. We continue to invest in our people, our projects, and our clients to remain at the forefront of technical innovation and trusted advice.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Transport Engineer/Planner to join our Planning & Mobility (PAM) team in Adelaide. The team brings together expertise across transport planning, traffic engineering, intelligent transport systems, active transport, and transport modelling.

You will contribute to some of the most exciting and high-profile transport projects in Adelaide and across Australia, including road, public transport, active transport, freight and major infrastructure sectors. With a strong and sustained pipeline of work, this role offers exposure to complex, meaningful projects that shape communities.

About You

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil or Transport Engineering with between around 3-5 years of experience within transport engineering and planning.

• Experience working with government and/or private clients in South Australia.

• Knowledge of relevant local standards and guidelines, including Australian Standards, Traffic Impact Assessment, and Transport Modelling Guidelines.

• Familiarity with traffic modelling software such as SIDRA.

• Strong communication skills, including technical report writing and client engagement.

• The ability to support project delivery, proposals, and pursuits.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the successful delivery of transport projects for a wide range of clients.

• Prepare high-quality technical reports, analyses, and proposals.

• Apply technical rigour to studies, including data analysis and review.

• Support and mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and fostering development.

• Build positive, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.

At WSP, you’ll be part of a close-knit and supportive team, united by a shared purpose to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Our global team works together to create better outcomes for our clients, our communities, and each other.

• We also offer an employee Share Purchase Plan, enabling our people to become owners and partners in WSP’s collective success.