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Principal Engineer

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$133,603-$143,125 p/a
Engineering → Civil/Structural Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


The role of the Principal Engineer (Traffic Engineering Practice) is to provide leadership support to the Traffic Engineering Practice team in the delivery of key elements of the Traffic Engineering work program and provide specialist technical expertise and advice to traffic engineering projects and to other professional and technical staff.

In the role of Principal Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from Nationally & Internationally recognised professionals within the Engineering & Technology Branch (E&T). You will lead a group of dedicated professionals and provide support to the delivery of key elements of the Traffic Engineering program. In addition, you will provide specialist technical expertise and advice for traffic
engineering and road safety projects and to other professional and technical staff to ensure successful delivery of the program within time, quality, cost and stakeholder expectations.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake research, review standards and policies, while liaising with relevant stakeholders in other specialist areas, ensuring consistency and best value is achieved for TMR to minimise the risk of potential future liability in the face of a continually changing operating environment.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/667814/25

Closing Date: Monday, 10 November 2025


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

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