Global Transport Engineer: Planning, Design & Growth

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, part of the SJ Group, is seeking a motivated Transport Engineer in New Zealand to support transport planning, traffic engineering and civil design across NZ and the wider region. This early-career professional role offers variety, development opportunities and exposure to planning, design, proposals and client-focused delivery.

You will work with experienced leaders and multidisciplinary teams to build broad transport capability while developing technical and commercial skills within a

Qualifications

• 2–7 years’ experience in transport planning, traffic engineering, civil design, or related infrastructure environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working on civic or public sector transport projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transport planning, traffic engineering, and civil design outputs for public sector and infrastructure projects.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, analysis, drawings, and project deliverables to a high standard.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, coordinated, high-quality solutions.
• Assist with proposals, commercial inputs, and broader consulting activities as part of professional development.
• Apply relevant technical standards and client requirements across project work.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues and contribute to team delivery and continuous improvement.
• Manage priorities and deliver accurate work within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Transport planning

Traffic engineering

Civil design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Public sector infrastructure

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

SMEC, part of the SJ Group, is seeking a motivated Transport Engineer in New Zealand to support transport planning, traffic engineering and civil design across NZ and the wider region. This early-career professional role offers variety, development opportunities and exposure to planning, design, proposals and client-focused delivery.

You will work with experienced leaders and multidisciplinary teams to build broad transport capability while developing technical and commercial skills within a