Senior Traffic Engineer

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Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Category
Engineering
Salary
Posted
29-Oct-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
Andrew Murphy
Reference
193536
Join a high-performing Local Government team and play a key role in shaping safer, more efficient transport networks for a growing community. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Traffic Engineer to contribute to major traffic and transport initiatives, development assessments, traffic studies, and infrastructure improvement programs.

About the Role
Reporting to the Manager City Transport, you will be responsible for providing expert traffic engineering advice and delivering a range of traffic and transport projects. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, government agencies, developers, and the community to improve traffic outcomes across the LGA.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess development applications and provide traffic engineering advice.
  • Undertake traffic impact assessments and major traffic studies.
  • Investigate traffic-related requests, complaints, and safety concerns.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations for the Local Traffic Committee.
  • Manage traffic surveys, data analysis, and traffic databases.
  • Contribute to the delivery of traffic facilities and improvement programs.
  • Liaise with consultants, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
  • Undertake traffic modelling and support strategic transport planning initiatives.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline recognised by Engineers Australia.
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in traffic or transport engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience undertaking traffic assessments and traffic studies.
  • Strong understanding of relevant traffic engineering standards and legislation.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
  • Current Class C Driver's Licence.
Desirable
  • Local Government experience.
  • Experience presenting to or supporting Local Traffic Committees.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline.
  • Experience with traffic modelling software and transport planning tools.
 
If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Andrew.murphy@Chandlermacleod.com


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
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