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About the Role
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We have an exciting opportunity for an early career transport modeller to contribute to high-quality project delivery while continuing to develop technical modelling and data analysis capability alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment.
The role offers the opportunity to be actively involved in the analysis, development, and application of transport models, supporting outcomes that inform transport planning, operations and investment decisions. You will work with industry-standard tools such as Aimsun, SIDRA and Python, with opportunities to develop capability in other packages aligned with your interests and project needs.
Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake transport modelling and data analysis tasks, including processing and validating input data, building, running and interrogating models (particularly in Aimsun) and assessing performance against relevant guidelines and contributing to technical reports with clear documentation of assumptions, methodologies, calibration/validation outcomes and scenario testing results.
- Work collaboratively with project team members and stakeholders to support coordinated, timely and high‑quality delivery of transport modelling and analytical inputs across planning and advisory assignments
- Support the commercial performance of projects through efficient task delivery, accurate use of business systems, and contribution to technical reporting, modelling documentation and proposal preparation on smaller projects
- Plan and manage personal workloads effectively across multiple tasks, meeting deadlines while progressively building capability in transport modelling tools, data analysis techniques and professional judgement.
About You
You are a motivated transport modeller who enjoys working across transport and infrastructure projects, with a passion for multi-modal transport projects (including mobility-as-a-service, public transport and pedestrians). You will also ideally have an interest in data and analytics.
Suitable applicants will have:
- Tertiary degree in Transport Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Transport Planning or a related discipline
- Developing technical capability in transport modelling and data analysis
- Demonstrated interest or early experience in transport modelling tools, including use of tools such as Aimsun and Python, with an understanding of core modelling concepts (calibration, validation, demand modelling and scenario testing)
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery, including scope, risk and time management
- Ability to clearly document model assumption, calibration & validation, scenario results and analysis
- Ability to work effectively within collaborative, multidisciplinary project teams
For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: [email protected]
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Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC
SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
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