Principal Transport Modeller

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Principal Transport Modeller

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

The Opportunity

KBR’s Transport Advisory team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Principal Transport Modeller to provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of transport planning, infrastructure and policy projects.

Working under broad direction, you will lead the development, application and review of strategic, mesoscopic, microsimulation and/or micro-analytical transport models, applying sound professional judgement to support evidence‑based decision making.

You will play a key role in shaping modelling approaches, improving analytical rigour, and delivering high‑quality outcomes that directly influence project performance, cost certainty, programme efficiency and client confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to transport modelling, forecasting and analytics to support planning, business cases and infrastructure projects
• Select, adapt and apply appropriate modelling tools, methodologies and assumptions with minimal supervision
• Develop, calibrate, validate and apply strategic, corridor, precinct and project‑level models
• Support concept design, options assessment, business cases and detailed design stages
• Lead or contribute to large, complex multidisciplinary projects, working alongside planners, traffic engineers, economists and other specialists
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to transport modellers and analysts
• Independently review modelling outputs, technical reports, assumptions and documentation
• Liaise effectively with clients, statutory authorities, internal disciplines and external consultants
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation and best practice within modelling activities
• Deliver work to agreed standards of time, cost, quality and risk, in line with KBR procedures and industry guidelines

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Extensive experience across transport modelling, traffic engineering or transport planning
• Demonstrated experience with modelling platforms such as VISUM, VISSIM, Aimsun, EMME, Cube, TransCAD or similar
• Strong understanding of Australian transport modelling guidelines and approval processes
• Experience with transport data analysis tools (Excel essential; Python, R or SQL advantageous)
• Ability to independently review, validate and defend modelling outcomes
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Tertiary Qualifications in Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, Planning, Mathematics, Economics or related discipline

Who are we?

KBR’s Infrastructure Services Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence. 

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.   Our continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure. 

Find out more about us via these links:

IS Australia overview brochure: 

https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/

At KBR, we value you – here’s how. 

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best. 

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.  
• 20 Days of annual leave Leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total)  
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time) 
• Salary packaging and novated leases  
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts 
• Employee stock purchase plans  
• Paid parental leave
• Personal career development plans  
• Growth and promotion opportunities 

Help shape tomorrow by applying today! 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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