Principal Engineer, Asset Planning – Pavement

Transurban

. Develop and optimise a commercially focused two-year pavement programme of works across Transurban’s infrastructure portfolio .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Engineering, particularly in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical disciplines, with a strong focus on Asset Management and Infrastructure Program Planning. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in project delivery and asset performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In EngineeringAsset Management ExperienceProject Planning And DeliveryStakeholder Engagement SkillsContinuous Improvement Mindset

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Hard Skills

Asset EngineeringInfrastructure Program OversightRisk ManagementCost AssessmentEngineering Solutions

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing SkillsRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Pavement ProgrammeCommercial FocusDelivery TimingTechnical ObjectivesCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and optimise a commercially focused two-year pavement programme of works across Transurban’s infrastructure portfolio
Shape and prioritise investment decisions through work sequencing, bundling, engineering solutions and delivery timing
Provide engineering sponsorship and oversight for pavement delivery programs
Help ensure projects achieve technical, budget and business objectives
Collaborate with engineering, delivery and asset management teams
Use near-term delivery outcomes to inform and improve long-term asset planning
Support continuous improvement of short-term portfolio planning processes and cross-functional ways of working
Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, commercial and external partner groups
Champion risk management, safety leadership and adherence to engineering, asset management and operational standards
Influence peers and teams across the organisation to deliver strategic ROAD business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualifications in Engineering, such as Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Significant experience in asset management, asset engineering and planning
Experience shaping, planning and overseeing engineering or infrastructure programs
Strong understanding of project planning, delivery and monitoring
Commercial acumen and ability to assess cost, risk and deliverability considerations
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to navigate complex environments and identify opportunities to enhance planning processes, asset performance and long-term value

Benefits

Comp & perks

A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
16 weeks paid parental leave regardless of gender or carer status, with no waiting period
Superannuation paid during unpaid leave
Learning and development opportunities
Health and wellbeing support, including access to Headspace and the EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
Share offers and insurance benefits
Social activities
Community give-back programs
Paid volunteer days