Senior Engineer – Transport Planning & Advisory at SMEC International Canada Inc

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Traffic Engineering, Transport Planning, Road Safety Analysis, Intersection Modelling, Network Modelling, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Traffic Impact Assessments, SIDRA, Safe System Assessments, Road Safety Auditing, Crash Analysis, Commercial Awareness, Technical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group About SJ Group At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life. A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision. Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come. About SMEC We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future. We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve. The Role Lead technical outcomes. Take ownership of solutions. Create real impact. We are seeking an Experienced Engineer – TPA to take on a key technical and delivery leadership role, contributing to the successful delivery of complex transport and infrastructure projects with a strong focus on traffic engineering, operational performance and road safety outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to lead and support the analysis, design and assessment of traffic engineering solutions, including large-scale traffic impact assessments, intersection and network modelling (e.g. SIDRA) and applied road safety analysis. You will apply sound professional judgement and project management capability while working closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, practical and defensible outcomes, consistent with regulatory and safety requirements. Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the planning, analysis and design of transport engineering solutions on complex projects, including traffic impact assessments, intersection and network performance analysis, applying sound engineering judgement to deliver practical, compliant and high‑quality outcomes. Take ownership of allocated work packages, applying project management principles to manage scope, programme, risk and quality, and deliver outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets. Work closely with clients, internal teams and stakeholders to support coordinated project delivery, support effective working relationships, and help resolve technical, approval and delivery challenges. Contribute to the commercial success of projects through efficient technical delivery, support to proposals and continuous improvement initiatives across the traffic discipline. Provide technical guidance and support to team members, assisting with problem‑solving, quality of outputs and application of traffic operations and road safety principles, including crash analysis, Safe System Assessments and Road Safety Auditing, within project teams. About You You are an experienced traffic engineer who takes ownership of your work, enjoys leading technical outcomes within projects, and is motivated to continue developing your expertise in traffic operations and road safety while supporting high‑quality delivery in a collaborative consulting environment. Suitable applicants will be/have: Tertiary degree in Engineering or equivalent RPEQ Strong professional experience in the Transport Industry Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to support client, authority and approval-focused relationships Sound commercial awareness, including understanding of project delivery and budgeting Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex traffic, operational and safety information clearly Demonstrated project management capability, including management of scope, programme and quality Sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Austroads Guidelines and state-specific requirements related to traffic engineering and road safety Sound ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment Adaptable, proactive and committed to continuous learning Strong organisational and the ability to manage competing priorities Why Join Us? Work on diverse and challenging infrastructure projects Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team Opportunities for professional growth and career progression Contribute to meaningful projects with social, environmental, and economic impact For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: Ami.jordan@smec.com To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs. All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. #LI-AJ At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, analysis, and design of complex transport engineering solutions, including traffic impact assessments and network performance analysis. Manage allocated work packages and provide technical guidance to team members to ensure high-quality, compliant outcomes.