Senior Engineer Road Design & Safety
About this role
You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.
You'll be part of the team that authorises, creates, upholds and improves the standards across a large organisation, sit at the table with the decision makers.
In this role, you'll:
• Provide technical leadership, assurance and expert advice for road design and road safety assets across Transport’s multimodal road network.
• Lead the development, review and implementation of engineering standards, specifications and guidelines and asset management initiatives in a complex environment balancing safety, resilience, performance and compliance.
• Manage technical investigations, risk assessments, concessions and assurance activities to ensure to support safe, reliable and efficient transport outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts, industry, Austroads and government agencies, to drive continuous improvement and national harmonisation of engineering practices.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in road design, road safety, traffic engineering, infrastructure asset management or related fields.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, specifications, assurance processes and risk-based decision-making, ideally within a road or transport environment.
• Ability to provide credible technical leadership and influence outcomes through collaboration, stakeholder engagement and clear communication.
• Experience developing, interpreting or applying standards, technical guidance or engineering policies, and translating technical requirements into practical outcomes.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 3rd of September 2026
For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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Company at a glance
We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone.
With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future.
Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers.
We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact.
The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.
Top Benefits
- Flexible work options
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