Transport Engineer Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I recently led a project that looked at a city’s peak travel periods and identified bottlenecks across three corridors. The work involved travel demand forecasting and multi modal assessment to support a revised network design for a major corridor. We used a combination of demand modelling and simple traffic flow analysis to map a path forward that could scale with population growth in the next decade. The outcome was a clear set of practical changes the client could implement across short and medium term horizons. In this role I’ll bring strong capabilities in transport planning, data interpretation and modelling. My experience includes travel demand modelling, network design and urban transit planning, with a focus on making data-driven decisions that are deliverable. I prioritise practical, low risk solutions and I’m comfortable working with cross disciplinary teams to test ideas against real world constraints. One example from [Previous Company] shows how this works in practice. We assessed current and future travel flows for a large urban area and developed a phased plan to integrate bus rapid transit with existing rail and motorway networks. The plan significantly improved reliability on key corridors and provided a clear costed rollout for the city. It was a collaborative effort with local governments and operators, and we kept the process transparent for all stakeholders. I’m keen to discuss how I can contribute to [Company Name] and help shape your transport outcomes. I’m available for a chat at your convenience to talk through how my background aligns with this role. Kind regards, [Your Name]