Overview
Transport engineering consultancies need graduates who can support the delivery of transport assessments, travel plans, and traffic modelling work. The role requires a mix of technical skill and communication ability, as transport engineers regularly interact with local authorities, planners, and developers. Proficiency in junction modelling software, traffic survey analysis, and an understanding of planning policy are the core requirements.
This resume belongs to Sophie Brennan, a Transport Engineering graduate from Edinburgh Napier University who completed a 6 month placement at WSP. She produced junction models for 5 development sites using ARCADY and PICADY, assisted with 3 transport assessments for planning applications, and carried out traffic surveys at 8 locations across central Scotland.
What Makes This Resume Work
Junction modelling is evidenced with specific tools and site counts. Naming ARCADY and PICADY, the industry-standard junction modelling packages, and specifying 5 development sites tells the employer that Sophie can produce the technical deliverables expected of a junior transport engineer.
Transport assessment contributions are linked to the planning process. Stating that she assisted with 3 transport assessments for planning applications shows awareness of how transport engineering work fits into the wider development process. This context is more useful than a generic description of "report writing."
Survey experience shows willingness to do fieldwork. Carrying out traffic surveys at 8 locations demonstrates that Sophie is comfortable with the practical, outdoor aspects of transport engineering. Many graduates underestimate the amount of fieldwork involved, so this experience is reassuring for employers.
Key Takeaways
Junior transport engineers should name the specific modelling software they have used (ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, VISSIM) and describe the types of assessments they contributed to. Reference the number of sites, surveys, or reports produced, and mention relevant planning policy frameworks. CIHT membership signals professional intent, and any experience with sustainable transport or active travel design is increasingly valued.

























































































































































































































































