Arcadis is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to join our national Transport Planning team and assist in the ongoing development and growth of the Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering business.
This role will be based on the East Coast and can therefore work out of one of our Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Gold Coast offices. This position will play a leading role in the providing delivery leadership across our national portfolio of Traffic Engineering and broader Transport Planning assignments.
Our transport planning team operates in a supportive leadership environment and we provide hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
The objectives of the role are to:
· Lead and contribute to transport planning projects, including traffic impact assessments, active transport plans, multimodal strategies, strategic studies and options assessments
· Undertake the role of Project Manager on Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering engagements to meet budget, schedule and quality targets
· Perform the role of Traffic and Transport Discipline Lead within large multi-disciplinary planning and delivery engagements
· Lead pursuits and proposals, collaborating effectively with our Sector teams to develop compelling client propositions
· Develop and grow a network of industry connections to increase the Arcadis presence within the broader Transport Planning community
· Actively contribute to business strategy and growth plans for the Transport Planning business.
· Ensure proactive collaboration and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders, on projects and pursuits
· Mentor and support junior team members
You will have:
· Demonstrated experience in transport planning, including traffic engineering, active transport, multi-modal network planning and/ or place-based transport planning.
· Demonstrated experience in developing transport strategies, plans, studies and options assessments
· Sound knowledge of traffic engineering principles, including road safety, intersection operations, and local area traffic management
· Ability to translate strategic transport visions into operational advice and practical design recommendations
· Excellent written communication
· Excellent verbal communication, relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills
· Demonstrated ability to lead self and others, including upskilling emerging professionals within the team, strong motivating and delegation skills
· Experience in project management and working within multidisciplinary teams
· Demonstrated technical and commercial acumen
· Experience with or working knowledge of pedestrian planning and analyses advantageous
· 10+ years relevant experience
· Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, planning, or a related field
We understand that applicants might not have all the relevant qualifications and experience listed above. If you are passionate about our field and have some of these relevant skills, we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, planning, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in transport planning, traffic engineering, active transport, multimodal network planning, or place-based transport planning
- Experience developing transport strategies, plans, studies, and options assessments
- Sound knowledge of traffic engineering principles, road safety, intersection operations, and local area traffic management
- Ability to translate strategic transport visions into operational advice and practical design recommendations
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to lead, motivate, delegate, and develop junior team members
- Project management experience and experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated technical and commercial acumen
- Experience with or working knowledge of pedestrian planning and analysis
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently described as good, with strong medical benefits cited in multiple regions. Feedback suggests healthcare is a relative bright spot within the total rewards package.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) and pension offerings are often called out positively, with contributions viewed as solid. Feedback suggests retirement benefits enhance the overall package even when salary sentiment is mixed.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible working arrangements, hybrid options, and wellbeing support (such as EAP and benefits platforms) are commonly highlighted. Feedback suggests the flexibility of the package adds meaningful value beyond base pay.
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