Senior Traffic Modeller at WSP

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Traffic Modelling, VISSIM, Aimsun, SIDRA, Model Calibration, Model Validation, Technical Reporting, Scenario Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Leadership, Transport Planning, Network Performance Assessment

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Traffic Modeller to join our Brisbane Planning & Mobility team. This role suits an experienced modeller who enjoys solving complex network problems, building fit‑for‑purpose models, and translating analysis into clear advice for clients and design teams. You’ll work across a diverse pipeline of operational traffic modelling and transport infrastructure projects, supporting government and private sector clients with robust modelling, scenario testing and evidence‑based recommendations. What You’ll Do In this role, you will: * Lead and deliver traffic modelling workstreams from scoping through to reporting and client presentation * Develop and apply operational models (micro/meso as required) including model development, calibration and validation and option testing * Apply industry tools such as VISSIM, Aimsun and SIDRA (and/or similar platforms) to assess network performance, identify constraints and evaluate interventions * Prepare high‑quality technical reporting and provide clear, defensible interpretation of results for stakeholders and decision makers * Collaborate with traffic engineers, planners and designers to provide modelling inputs that support design development and business cases * Coach and review the work of junior modellers/analysts, contributing to capability uplift across the team (where relevant to level) About You You will bring: * 10+ years of experience in traffic/transport modelling in an Australian consulting or client environment * Current RPEQ registration (or eligibility to obtain it within a short timeframe), with the ability to undertake and sign off engineering work in accordance with QLD legislative requirements * Hands-on proficiency in one or more of VISSIM, Aimsun, SIDRA (and a willingness to broaden your toolkit) * Strong capability in model calibration/validation, scenario development, results processing and communicating insights * Excellent written communication skills with experience producing modelling reports and/or contributing to business case technical sections * A collaborative mindset and confidence engaging with clients and internal stakeholders * Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., engineering, transport planning, mathematics/economics or related) Why Choose WSP? * Work within a connected national team delivering modelling programs involving SIDRA assessments, VISSIM model development, and modelling methodologies for congested networks and option evaluation. * Access WSP’s global expertise, tools and career development pathways in a supportive team environment. * Flexible working and an inclusive culture where you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 83,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page. With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver traffic modelling workstreams from scoping to reporting for government and private sector clients. Develop operational models to assess network performance and provide evidence-based recommendations to design teams.