Job Senior Traffic Engineer, Canberra

Introduction

Great Office – Great Work – Great People

At Indesco, we’re more than an engineering consultancy — we’re problem-solvers, collaborators, and trusted partners. With expertise spanning civil, structural, façade, traffic, and water resources engineering, we’re known for delivering high-quality projects with smart, sustainable solutions.

We’re now seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our growing team and help shape the future of traffic management in our cities.

If you’re ready for a role that blends technical leadership, mentoring, and project delivery — all while working on complex, meaningful traffic and transport projects — this is your opportunity.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside industry leaders in a supportive, collaborative environment

• Contribute to high-profile, complex projects that challenge and expand your expertise

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, progressive clients, and key stakeholders

• Play a pivotal role in growing our traffic engineering capability and mentoring junior engineers

• Enjoy a vibrant, social workplace with great perks — including salary packaging, flexible work options, and health initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Prepare and review fee proposals for traffic engineering studies

• Plan, manage, and deliver assigned projects, monitoring budgets and performance

• Provide high-level technical advice to colleagues, management, clients, and contractors

• Report regularly on project progress to senior leadership

Traffic Engineering Operations

• Deliver Traffic Impact Assessments in line with state/authority requirements

• Undertake parking occupancy surveys and parking studies

• Conduct intersection and network modelling using SIDRA and AIMSUN 9

• Carry out site access, parking, servicing, and swept path assessments

• Prepare construction traffic management plans with a focus on safety and compliance

Design Management

• Deliver practical, cost-effective, and compliant traffic engineering designs

• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and reports

• Verify and validate design outputs in line with QA procedures

• Support and mentor junior engineers in their technical development

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams throughout design, documentation, and construction phases

• Build strong relationships with clients, authorities, and consultants

• Represent Indesco in meetings and regulatory forums

Team & Governance

• Support a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

• Maintain quality, governance, and project documentation to Indesco standards

• Commit to continuous professional development, with a view to achieving/maintaining Chartered Engineer status through Engineers Australia

Desired Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering

• Membership of Engineers Australia

• Accredited Road Safety Auditor

• 5+ years’ experience in traffic and transport engineering

Take the Next Step

Bring your technical acumen, creativity, and vision to a team where they’re not just valued — they’re essential. If you’re ready to engineer a better future, apply now and take your career to the next level with Indesco.