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Transport Engineer

OSCA 243235·ANZSCO 233215

Employed

2,200

Part-time share

11%

Female share

20.8%

Median age

36 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Transport Engineer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Plans, designs and develops transport systems to optimise infrastructure efficiency, safety, and the cost effectiveness of moving people and freight.

What they typically do

  • Designs, plans and evaluates transportation systems or parts of systems, such as highways, urban transit, ports, rail and airports
  • Analyses traffic data to identify and predict future travel flow patterns, and conducts studies to determine the feasibility and costs of transportation projects
  • Researches and analyses existing transport systems to identify needs and issues, and plans modifications to improve safety
  • Uses computer models to simulate transport problems to identify suitable engineering solutions

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
31.1%
VIC
30.7%
QLD
22.5%
WA
9.3%
SA
4.2%
TAS
1.1%
ACT
0.8%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Transport Engineer.