Senior Transportation Engineer | Road Network Optimisation

Full job description
Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an opportunity available to join our incredible Road Network Optimisation team whose number one priority is to optimise the network to improve people and freight movement.

This role will optimise the integrated transport network to improve multi-modal network performance and make better use of transport resources to maximise efficiency on the existing network and assets.

You will:

Provide specialist technical input into transport policies, analysis and research, consultation and operational policy drafting, and political input and approvals and relevant standard engineering.
Drive outcomes using a mix of on-road technology and infrastructure improvements to ensure we are making the best use of AT's existing assets.
Take an active part in 'concept to detail design to delivery' for projects including project feasibility reports.
Ensure assessment and investigation reports including proposed designs and methodology comply with relevant standards.
Act as a project manager for engineering investigations, engineering solutions and capital works.
Ensure project managers/ consultants deliver projects on time, within budget and to required standards.
Demonstrate, deliver and to drive a customer centric performance orientation, consistent with the wider Auckland Transport Customer Service philosophy.
Ko koe tēnei | About you

Ideally you will have:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Transportation engineering environment.
A relevant tertiary qualification related to engineering and planning - bachelor or diploma.
Background in traffic operations, planning and network performance principles and the ability to apply these in practice.
Good understanding and appreciation of the workings and functions of local government, including current and future business drivers and statutory requirements.
Excellent organisational and forward planning skills.
Ability to navigate through the complexities and meeting the agreed deadlines.
Ko wai mātou | About us

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

Investment in your professional development and training
25% discount on public transport services across Auckland
Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
Paid parental and partner leave
Study assistance
Health and Wellbeing benefits
Professional memberships
AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an updated CV and cover letter.

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements for this role.

Please contact Amanda Willis, on Amanda.willis@at.govt.nz for any further information or questions.

 

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