Senior Transport Engineer

Egis in ANZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work practices

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to join our Aotearoa Transport Team in Wellington. You will contribute to the delivery of urban infrastructure projects, including roads, intersections, active modes and public transport facilities, within NZ standards and best practices.

You will lead technical work, review documentation, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, and practical transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering transport engineering and/or transport design outputs in NZ standards
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
• Ability to analyse transport engineering problems using sound theoretical knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of NZTA and local government transport guidelines, standards and specifications
• Experience with design packages such as AutoCAD, OpenRoads, Civil 3D or 12d
• Full New Zealand driver’s license with ability to travel to site as needed
• Self-management and ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong communication with stakeholders across teams and clients

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to delivering robust transport solutions across projects, meeting programme, budget and quality expectations
• Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, specifications and schedules for transport projects
• Apply best practice guidance and champion safety in design across projects
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated transport solutions
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients within the transport sector locally and nationally
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge transfer

Skills

Transport design

Technical analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

12d

Job description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

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

Ideally, you will have:

• 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

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.

• generous parental leave
• support flexible work practices
• strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed