Hybrid Senior Transport Engineer

at SLR Consulting

• Job title: Senior Transport Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brisbane, Australia

About the role

• Senior Transport Engineer at SLR Consulting developing traffic and transport solutions for Australian and international clients. Engaging in varied transport projects and consulting responsibilities with mentoring support.

Responsibilities

• Develop projects across strategic and site-specific transport projects for private sector, regulatory and government clients
• Perform traffic and intersection analysis, including modelling, corridor studies, and signal assessments
• Conduct traffic engineering design, including swept paths and parking layouts, intersection upgrades, and road safety improvements
• Prepare traffic impact assessments and development-related transport advice
• Engage in transport planning across active, public, and construction modes
• Provide expert witness and tribunal advice
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting across all areas of responsibility
• Write proposals and contribute to business development efforts
• Manage the delivery of technical analysis, plans and reports
• Present to private clients and public agencies
• Build client and stakeholder relationships with senior support

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related field
• Ideally 2–7 years of experience in traffic or transport engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in areas such as development assessment, active transport, construction traffic management, or microsimulation
• Experience with traffic modelling and design software such as SIDRA, AIMSUN, VISSIM, AutoTurn or RapidPlan
• Excellent communication, time management, and prioritisation skills
• A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Hybrid work model – Enjoy the balance of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility
• Extra paid leave – Purchase up to 10 additional leave days for personal or professional development, volunteering, or family time
• Parental leave support – Inclusive policies offering 14 weeks primary and 6 weeks secondary carer's leave
• Career development – A clear career progression path, study assistance, and fully funded professional memberships
• Wellbeing support – Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental, physical, and social wellbeing
• Global opportunities – Genuine opportunities to work across our international offices, with an active track record of staff exchanges between our Australian and overseas teams
• Perks & discounts – Salary sacrificing, corporate uniforms, and exclusive discounts at major retailers