Principal Engineer – Structures and Network Access Program (SNAP)
Core
Lead critical public sector transport infrastructure and heavy vehicle access reforms, providing senior engineering, governance, and technical advice for major programs like the National Automated Access System (NAAS) and Class 1 Heavy Vehicle Access Regime.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Structures and Network Access Program)
Builds
Heavy vehicle access policies, structural asset management frameworks, and transport reform initiatives for Queensland's road network.
Domain
Public sector transport infrastructure and heavy vehicle access
Required skills
Civil or Structural engineering expertise, governance and policy development, asset management analysis, stakeholder management, executive reporting, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Heavy vehicle access knowledge, transport infrastructure experience, strategic engineering initiatives
Technologies
NAAS, Class 1 Heavy Vehicle Access Regime
Responsibilities
Provide specialist engineering advice on heavy vehicle access policies and operational requirements; manage research and improvement initiatives for structural asset management; analyze asset and bridge data for risk management and lifecycle planning; prepare executive briefings, reports, and strategic documentation; provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship