Transportation Engineer - Casual

Auckland Transport; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Transport is seeking a Transportation Engineer to contribute to projects aimed at improving safety and promoting sustainable travel in Auckland. The role includes providing technical support on active mode programs and offers opportunities for professional development. A relevant degree and experience in traffic engineering are required, along with a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Investment in professional development and training

25% discount on public transport services

Paid parental and partner leave

Study assistance

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience in traffic engineering.
• Full NZ drivers' licence with no major infringements.
• Fluency in crash analysis and traffic simulation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety improvement projects in transport.
• Provide technical support for active mode programmes.
• Offer subject matter expertise in transportation engineering.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Analysis

Planning

Delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Crash analysis systems (CAS)

Traffic simulation tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.

Te Whiwhinga mahi| The opportunity

Our Transportation Engineers are responsible for a wide variety of projects and programmes of work that are aimed at improving safety, promoting sustainable travel, and improving the effectiveness of the road network. They embody the safe system approach in all work, based upon our "Vision Zero" philosophy, and also provide specialist transportation engineering subject matter expertise and advice to our customers.

Furthermore, this role provides an opportunity to provide technical support on investigation and design of active mode programmes, and emerging requirements in micro-mobility.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Ideally 2 (or more) year's relevant experience in aspects of traffic engineering including analysis, investigation, planning and delivery.
• Accreditation with relevant professional body desirable.
• Full and current NZ drivers' licence with no major infringements.
• Fluency in the use of crash analysis systems (CAS) and ability to interpret and analyse information.
• Experience in use of traffic simulation tools preferred.
• Experience in use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
• A good understanding and appreciation of the workings and functions of local government, including current and future business drivers and statutory requirements

This is a casual opportunity in our Traffic Engineering North/West team based in the Viaduct.

At AT, weembraceinclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

• Investment in your professional development and training
• 25% discount on public transport services across Auckland
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an updated CV and cover letter.

Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements for this role.
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Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Reference # 70939

Posted: 03 Jul 2025

Closes: 10 Jul 2025 23:55

Location(s) Western Auckland, Central Auckland, North Auckland

Expertise Engineering Design, Engineering Investigation and design, Engineering Roading, Engineering Traffic, Traffic Operations