Transportation Engineer

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Transportation Engineer to join the growing team at Eliga in our Auckland CBD office.  As a Transportation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the delivery of a diverse range of infrastructure projects, contributing to the design and development of transportation solutions within our city.

Your Opportunity

Thanks to rapid growth across our business, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Transportation Engineer to become a key part of our team and make a meaningful impact.

Our expanding portfolio features a diverse mix of innovative transportation projects, and we’re seeking a passionate engineer who’s ready to help shape smarter, safer, and more efficient networks. If you're driven by results and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

As part of our dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll work on:

• Safety improvement investigations
• Network efficiency enhancements
• Design development and implementation

This is more than just a role — it’s a chance to grow your career in an environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions recognised, and your professional development supported. You won’t be just another cog in the machine — you’ll be a vital part of a team that’s making a difference.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or a related field
• 3+ experience in transportation engineering, with a strong understanding of transportation engineering principles and practices.
• Local experience within New Zealand.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with the relevant codes, standards and regulations applicable to the industry.
• An enthusiastic, proactive, can-do attitude is a must.
• Good team player.
• Full NZ driver licence
• CAD / Civil 3D experience is preferred

What we offer

 At Eliga, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

Our team is our greatest asset, and helping them grow is the key to our company's success.

With Eliga being one of the top-performing pre-approved engineering consultancies for Auckland Transport, you will have ample opportunities to work on a wide range of exciting projects, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and access ongoing professional development opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary, health insurance and a fun culture that supports work-life balance.

Are you Interested?

To apply for this role, please provide a CV and a cover letter showing your personality and why you want to work with us.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.