Traffic Engineer Auckland Transport Operation Centre

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**

Are you passionate about creating smarter, safer, and more efficient transport systems? Auckland Transport Operation Centre (ATOC) is seeking a skilled Traffic Engineer to play a pivotal role in optimising traffic operations across the region. This role sits at the heart of keeping Auckland moving—balancing peak productivity with safety for all road users.

As a Traffic Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping how our city flows by:

- Reviewing and refining signal designs to meet high operational standards
- Minimising disruption through effective traffic management planning
- Programming and maintaining the software that controls traffic signals
- Monitoring daily signal performance to ensure smooth operations
- Reporting on signal effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement

Success in this role means fewer public complaints, reduced manual interventions with traffic signals, and consistently reliable travel times on key arterial routes for our customers.

**Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?**
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, or Software Engineering
- A full, current driver's licence
- Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) certification
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in traffic or transportation engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with SCATS or similar traffic signal control systems
- Understanding of the legislative environment related to traffic operations
- Experience in project management or temporary traffic management

**Key Attributes**:

- ** Detail-oriented**: Able to review and refine signal designs to meet high operational standards
- ** Analytical**: Skilled in interpreting traffic data and writing software to optimise signal performance
- ** Proactive**: Monitors daily operations and identifies opportunities for improvement before issues arise
- ** Collaborative**: Works effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to minimise disruption during road works
- ** Customer-focused**: Responds to queries with clarity and professionalism
- ** Resilient and adaptable**: Handles complex technical challenges and contributes to a robust transport network

**Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation**

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

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

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

**LI #AW1