Senior Transport Engineer (AIMSUN)

About Ason GroupAson Group is a specialist transport planning and engineering consultancy with a vision to improve the communities we live in. Founded in 2014 and combining decades of experience, we have grown into one of the largest traffic and transport consultancies in NSW, working predominantly across New South Wales and Queensland for developers, planners, architects, retailers, project managers, local councils and state government agencies.Our work covers transport impact assessments, parking studies, transport modelling, road safety, intersection design, active transport and TMAPs. Most of our projects sit at the intersection of land use planning and transport, which keeps the work varied and the technical bar high.We are looking for an experienced transport modeller to step into a Senior role within our Modelling & Data Analytics Team, someone who can lead modelling projects, work alongside our Directors and Principals on some of the most significant projects in NSW and QLD and help our junior team members grow.
About the RoleYou will report to the Principal Lead – Modelling & Data Analytics and operate as project lead across a range of transport modelling and data analytics assignments. You will lead day-to-day delivery, manage client contact and take ownership of outputs, with a Principal acting as project director to provide support and direction.You will play an active mentoring role for junior modellers and analysts, helping them build technical skills and deliver their project tasks to the standard expected.Project work spans strategic and operational traffic modelling (AIMSUN, SIDRA), network demand analysis, data analytics and stakeholder engagement across NSW and QLD government and local council environments.
What You Will DoProject delivery and client managementLead and deliver allocated modelling projects end-to-end, including scope management, quality assurance and timely deliveryBe the day-to-day client lead on assigned projects, maintaining strong professional relationshipsPrepare fee proposals and develop modelling methodologiesRepresent Ason Group in project and stakeholder meetings, including with TfNSW, TMR, local councils and private clientsWork with the Principals to grow our key client accounts and relationships
Technical workLead the development and application of transport models using AIMSUN Next and SIDRA, including mesoscopic and microsimulation modellingLead technical deliverables including traffic network modelling, network demand analyses, intersection modelling and assessment and traffic data analyticsProvide technical advice to clients and project teams on model inputs, outputs and their implications for decision-makingApply and support innovative, data-driven workflows, including Python scripting, ArcGIS / QGIS and Tableau or similar toolsOversee and contribute to field investigations to support model calibration and validationApply Austroads, TfNSW/TMR and Australian Standards to projects
Team leadership and mentoringMentor and coach junior modellers and analysts within acknowledged areas of expertiseAllocate discrete tasks to junior staff in consultation with the Principal LeadMonitor project performance against budget and report on resourcing requirements and revenue forecasts
About YouSelf-motivated and proactive, with the drive to lead work and grow within the roleHigh personal standards and takes pride in the quality of outputs and the experience of clients and colleaguesStrong communicator who builds trust with clients and supports the development of junior staff
What We Are Looking ForMinimum requirements:Tertiary qualification in civil/traffic engineering, transport planning, or a related disciplineHands-on experience with AIMSUN Next and/or SIDRA for network or intersection modellingFamiliarity with NSW and/or QLD regulatory frameworks, including TfNSW, TMR, DPHI and local government requirements, with a strong understanding of model development, calibration and validationStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage project tasks, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervisionFamiliarity with Austroads guidelines and relevant Australian StandardsFull, unrestricted working rights in Australia
Desirable:5+ years of experience, with a track record of managing project delivery and client relationshipsConsulting background, though we are equally open to candidates from a public sector or government agency environmentExperience with data analytics workflows, including Python scriptingProficiency with GIS tools (ArcGIS or QGIS); experience with Tableau is a bonus
What We OfferCompetitive remuneration package, commensurate with abilityHybrid working arrangements after your initial settling-in period20 days annual leave plus 3 additional bonus days between Christmas and New YearPaid parental leave: 6 weeks for a primary caregiver, 3 weeks for a secondary caregiverA structured, tailored career development programme with annual performance and salary review, with a clear pathway to Principal Transport ModellerDirect access to company Directors and Principals: no layers, no noiseGenuine variety of project work across private development and government planning clientsA collaborative, high-performing team culture where your contribution is visible and valued
At Ason Group, we care about our members success, so we can grow together. We offer a career in which you can belong, grow and thrive through work that has genuine impact on the communities we serve.
How to ApplySend your CV and a brief cover letter to info@asongroup.com.au. Applications will be reviewed as received.For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Edmund Cheung, Principal Lead – Modelling & Data Analytics, on +61 2 9083 6601.