Senior Design Review Engineer

Te Whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Design Review Engineer to join our Design and Standards team.

This role is taking responsibility for review of design and engineering for internal and external projects through the Design Review Panel, and new developments as part of Auckland Council’s Engineering Approval process. The role will act in the interest of AT to ensure that design and construction comply with AT’s technical standards and achieve the outcomes AT is seeking.

Key Tasks will include

• Acting as AT's design review lead for lower complexity projects affecting AT’s (future) infastructure, liaising between the project teams and AT subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Receive and review design review documentation, engaging appropriate specialist SMEs where necessary and aligning their responses to reflect a single voice of AT
• Facilitating review meetings between project teams and SMEs where necessary to resolve identified issues
• Provide a lead design advisory role to project teams for lower complexity projects, enabling quicker decision making on required design changes and assuring design briefs are fit for purpose
• Review and recommend encroachment requests, departures from standards and other design reviews, where necessary getting detailed input from SMEs from across the organisation
• Maintain the systems and processes used for design review, allowing for accurate information reporting

Ko koe tēnei | About you

• Bachelor’s degree in (transport) engineering, construction or project management. OR Equivalent in experience/knowledge
• 7-8 years’ experience in a (transport) engineering, construction or project management role
• Familiar with Auckland's and NZ transport design standards
• Experience in a design related role (including design review) as part of a wider team

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn’t just encouraged—it’s embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect:

Manaakitanga – we care deeply for our communities;

Tiakitanga – we prioritise safety in every journey;

Whanaungatanga – we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga – we strive to be better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

• Investment in your professional development
• 25% discount on public transport across Auckland
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance and wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• Access to AT Connect groups like Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and more

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Come help shape the future of transport in Auckland. Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Please contact Lynn Miller on ***email_hidden*** with any questions.