Transport engineer
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Work in offices and at outdoor work sites
- May work in noisy and dirty conditions
- Need to be practical, make decisions and identify and solve problems
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Design transport facilities and systems
- Oversee construction of transport facilities and systems
- Give health and safety advice
- Analyse transport data to find trends
- Use technology to create models and graphics
- Test transport system performance
- Give project sustainability advice
- Visit sites and facilities
- Write reports
- Prepare project budgets
Outlook
Transport engineering is being shaped by population growth, ageing infrastructure, climate resilience and the need to reduce emissions. New Zealand is investing in safer roads, public transport, walking and cycling, and better freight connections. Digital modelling, real-time data and electric transport are also influencing how networks are planned, designed and managed.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong maths, science and engineering thinking
- Ability to solve practical, complex problems
- Understanding of transport safety and design standards
- Confidence using data, modelling and design software
- Clear communication with communities and project teams
- Commitment to sustainable, accessible and resilient transport
AUT programmes
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