Civil Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Regional projects

Supportive team

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Civil Engineer specializing in Transportation Infrastructure in Queenstown to contribute to planning, design and implementation of roads, bridges and public transit improvements for regional connectivity.

You will collaborate with government bodies and construction teams to deliver critical infrastructure projects that enhance mobility and economic development, with a focus on community access in Otago and Queenstown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; professional registration is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation engineering and infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of road design software (e.g., Civil 3D, AutoCAD) and traffic modeling tools.
• Experience with project management and contract administration.
• Understanding of geometric design, pavement design, and drainage principles for transportation projects.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage project documentation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plans for roads, highways, intersections, and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct traffic studies, site investigations, and feasibility assessments for transportation projects.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and construction cost estimates.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
• Coordinate with municipal authorities, utility companies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with national road design standards and traffic engineering principles.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Traffic engineering

Geometric design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Traffic modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer focused on Transportation Infrastructure to join their team in Queenstown . This role involves contributing to the planning, design, and implementation of road, bridge, and public transport projects aimed at improving connectivity and mobility within the region. You will work on projects that are vital for economic development and community access, collaborating with government bodies and construction teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer eager to make a tangible impact on regional infrastructure, working on projects that will serve the community for years to come in Queenstown .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop plans for roads, highways, intersections, and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct traffic studies, site investigations, and feasibility assessments for transportation projects.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and construction cost estimates.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
• Coordinate with municipal authorities, utility companies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with national road design standards and traffic engineering principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; professional registration is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation engineering and infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of road design software (e.g., Civil 3D, AutoCAD) and traffic modeling tools.
• Experience with project management and contract administration.
• Understanding of geometric design, pavement design, and drainage principles for transportation projects.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage project documentation effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
• Work on significant projects that shape regional transportation networks.
• Exposure to a variety of transportation engineering challenges.
• Supportive team environment dedicated to infrastructure advancement.
• Contribute to the improvement of vital transport links in Queenstown .