Senior Transport Engineer

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Wellington, NZL
Hybrid
Senior level
Professional Services • Transportation • Consulting • Design
The Role
Senior Transport Engineer responsible for designing and delivering urban transport infrastructure projects across roads, intersections, active modes, and public transport. Leads technical solutions, prepares engineering documentation, applies New Zealand transport standards and safety-in-design practices, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and mentors junior staff. Requires civil engineering expertise, transport design experience, familiarity with Waka Kotahi and local government guidelines, design software proficiency, and a full New Zealand driver’s license.
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Company Description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Transport Engineer to join our growing Aotearoa Transport Team. With opportunities across transport design, engineering, project delivery and technical leadership, we offer the chance to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that shape how people move across Aotearoa.

As a Senior Engineer you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, design‑focused transport projects, with a particular focus on urban infrastructure, roads, intersections, active modes and public transport infrastructure. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, applying strong technical capability to develop safe, efficient and practical transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to the delivery of technical robust transport solutions for a range of projects, ensuring outcomes meet programme, budget and quality expectations
  • Prepare and review technical documentation, associated reports, specifications and schedules related to a wide range of transport projects.
  • Apply best practice guidance and champion initiatives to improve user safety in alignment and adherence to safety in design practices and standards.
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver well integrated solutions that consider key users and stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients within the transportation community locally and nationally.
  • Actively participate in knowledge transfer and mentoring for junior staff.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have:

  • Proven experience delivering transport engineering and/or transport design outputs in line with New Zealand standards and best practice
  • Technical qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification
  • Ability to analyse and interpret transport engineering problems using sound theoretical knowledge
  • Strong working knowledge of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and local government transport guidelines, standards and specifications
  • Experience in the use of design packages such as AutoCAD, 3D design software such as OpenRoads, Civil 3D or 12d (GIS experience is advantageous)
  • Full New Zealand driver’s license with the ability to travel to site as and when needed.
  • Strong self-management skills and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision
  • Effective communication skills with ability to work with a diverse range of internal and eternal stakeholders.

Additional Information

  • Genuine flexibility with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Employer-funded Southern Cross health insurance
  • Employer-funded life insurance cover
  • Annual wellbeing allowance
  • Chartership support, paid professional memberships and study assistance
  • Additional annual leave purchase options
  • Access to career opportunities across a global engineering, consulting and operations business
  • An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
  • Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
  • Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.

 

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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Skills Required

  • Proven experience delivering transport engineering or transport design outputs to New Zealand standards and best practices
  • Technical qualification in Civil Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification
  • Ability to analyze and interpret transport engineering problems using sound theoretical knowledge
  • Strong working knowledge of Waka Kotahi NZTA and local government transport guidelines, standards, and specifications
  • Experience using AutoCAD and 3D design software such as OpenRoads, Civil 3D, or 12d
  • GIS experience
  • Full New Zealand driver’s license and ability to travel to site as needed
  • Strong self-management skills and ability to work effectively with limited supervision
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders
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The Company
HQ: Paris
23,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services firm that designs and operates intelligent solutions to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world.

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