Transport Engineer – Roads & Highways (NZ Opportunity)

SMEC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, a global engineering design consultancy with 13+ years in New Zealand, seeks a Transport Engineer to support transport planning, traffic engineering, and civil design across NZ and the wider region. Early-career professional will gain exposure to planning, design, proposals, and client-focused delivery while continuing to develop technical and professional skills.

You will work with experienced leaders and multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects, building broad transport capability and

Qualifications

• 2–7 years’ experience in transport planning, traffic engineering, civil design, or a related infrastructure environment
• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working on civic or public sector transport projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transport planning

Traffic engineering

Civil design

Public sector experience

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

SMEC, a global engineering design consultancy with 13+ years in New Zealand, seeks a Transport Engineer to support transport planning, traffic engineering, and civil design across NZ and the wider region. Early-career professional will gain exposure to planning, design, proposals, and client-focused delivery while continuing to develop technical and professional skills.

You will work with experienced leaders and multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects, building broad transport capability and