Senior Transport Engineer

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WSP Australia seeks a Senior Transport Engineer (5 years’ experience) to join the Brisbane Planning & Mobility team, delivering traffic engineering inputs for traffic impact assessments, corridor studies and operational reviews for government and private clients. You’ll model with SIDRA, LinSig, VISSIM or similar, write clear technical reports, shape traffic management and access designs, and partner with transport planners and designers to build strong client relationships. The role offers exposure to high profile Queensland projects, opportunities for RPEQ/CPEng accreditation, structured development, flexible work arrangements and an inclusive, collaborative culture. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight Queensland standards experience, modelling proficiency, reporting outcomes, and examples of collaborative delivery, plus a note on your readiness to grow with WSP.

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 are seeking a Senior Transport Engineer (5 years’ experience) to join our Brisbane Planning & Mobility team. With a strong and growing pipeline of work across Queensland, this role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of traffic engineering and transport projects for State and Local Government and private sector clients.

You will be part of a high‑performing, supportive team delivering practical, evidence‑based traffic engineering outcomes across urban development, transport infrastructure, and network operations projects.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Deliver traffic engineering inputs across a variety of projects, including traffic impact assessments, intersection analysis, corridor studies and operational reviews
• Undertake traffic modelling and analysis using industry‑standard tools (e.g. SIDRA, LinSig, VISSIM or similar)
• Prepare clear, well‑structured technical reports and advice to support client decision‑making
• Contribute to the design and review of traffic management and access arrangements
• Work collaboratively with transport planners, designers and other disciplines across WSP
• Build strong relationships with clients, authorities and internal stakeholders
• Be supported to develop your technical capability, project experience and professional accreditation

About You

You will bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 5 years’ experience in traffic engineering or transport engineering consulting
• Exposure to traffic analysis, modelling and reporting for Australian projects
• Familiarity with Queensland and/or Australian traffic standards and guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a desire to grow your career
• Progress toward (or attainment of) RPEQ / CPEng will be highly regarded

Why Choose WSP?

• Work on high‑profile transport and urban development projects across Queensland and beyond
• Be part of a nationally recognised Planning & Mobility team with strong technical depth
• Access clear career pathways, mentoring and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance
• A genuinely inclusive and diverse workplace where you can 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 73,000 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.

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