Senior Transport Engineer

CGR Services; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Chartership support

Study assistance

Annual leave purchase

Job summary

CGR Services is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to join the Aotearoa Transport Team. You will contribute to urban infrastructure, roads, intersections, active modes and public transport projects with a focus on safety, efficiency and practical solutions.

In this role you will lead design and delivery, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate across disciplines to meet budgets and timelines while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering transport engineering and transport design outputs to NZ standards.
• Technical qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to analyse and interpret transport problems using sound theory.
• Strong working knowledge of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and local guidelines, standards and specifications.
• Experience using design packages such as AutoCAD, OpenRoads, Civil 3D or 12d (GIS experience advantageous).
• Full New Zealand driver’s license with ability to travel to site.
• Strong self-management and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to delivery of robust transport solutions for multiple projects.
• Prepare and review technical docs, reports, specs and schedules.
• Apply best practice and safety in design guidelines and standards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
• Develop relationships with key clients locally and nationally.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge.

Skills

Transport design

NZTA standards

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

12d

Project delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

12d

GIS

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Transport Engineer to join our growing Aotearoa Transport Team. With opportunities across transport design, engineering, project delivery and technical leadership, we offer the chance to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that shape how people move across Aotearoa.

As a Senior Engineer you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, design‑focused transport projects, with a particular focus on urban infrastructure, roads, intersections, active modes and public transport infrastructure. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, applying strong technical capability to develop safe, efficient and practical transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of technical robust transport solutions for a range of projects, ensuring outcomes meet programme, budget and quality expectations
• Prepare and review technical documentation, associated reports, specifications and schedules related to a wide range of transport projects.
• Apply best practice guidance and champion initiatives to improve user safety in alignment and adherence to safety in design practices and standards.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver well integrated solutions that consider key users and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients within the transportation community locally and nationally.
• Actively participate in knowledge transfer and mentoring for junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering transport engineering and/or transport design outputs in line with New Zealand standards and best practice
• Technical qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification
• Ability to analyse and interpret transport engineering problems using sound theoretical knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and local government transport guidelines, standards and specifications
• Experience in the use of design packages such as AutoCAD, 3D design software such as OpenRoads, Civil 3D or 12d (GIS experience is advantageous)
• Full New Zealand driver’s license with the ability to travel to site as and when needed.
• Strong self-management skills and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Effective communication skills with ability to work with a diverse range of internal and eternal stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Genuine flexibility with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Employer-funded Southern Cross health insurance
• Employer-funded life insurance cover
• Annual wellbeing allowance
• Chartership support, paid professional memberships and study assistance
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Access to career opportunities across a global engineering, consulting and operations business
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.