Experienced Modeller - Transport Planning & Advisory | SMEC
New South Wales
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
About the Role
Drive smarter transport solutions. Shape the future of mobility.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Transport Modeller to join our Planning & Advisory team in Sydney. In this role, you will deliver high-quality transport modelling services; developing, testing, and applying models that support informed decision-making for a wide range of projects.
As a Transport Modeller, you will play a key role in producing and delivering robust modelling outcomes that meet both client expectations and technical standards. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure timely, coordinated, and high-quality project delivery, while contributing to the commercial success of the team.
Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver transport modelling tasks to industry-leading technical standards
- Develop, calibrate, and apply transport models to support project outcomes
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery
- Manage scope, risks, and timelines across multiple projects
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and proposals
- Present findings to clients, committees, and public forums
About You
You are a proactive and analytical professional who thrives in a dynamic project environment. You bring a strong technical foundation along with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
Suitable applicants will be/have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Planning, or related discipline
- 3+ years’ experience in transport modelling
- Proven ability to independently deliver technical tasks across small to medium projects
- Solid understanding of transport modelling theory and methodologies
- Experience with modelling software such as TRIPS, Voyager, EMME, Visum, SATURN, and TransCAD
- Micro-simulation modelling experience (e.g. VISSIM, Paramics, Aimsun)
- Intersection modelling and analysis using SIDRA
- Strong quantitative analysis and data handling capabilities
- Strong project management and time management skills
- Experience managing client relationships and expectations
What Sets You Apart
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Strong consultative and stakeholder engagement skills
- Creative, analytical, and methodical approach to problem-solving
- Eagerness to learn and apply new tools, techniques, and knowledge
