Asset Engineer

Transport for NSW; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced engineer to contribute to strategic asset management and pave the way for maintenance program planning across the NSW state road network.

You will support the development and delivery of maintenance programs, review pavement designs, assess road works within road reserves, and undertake project management including pavement condition data collection and network performance assessment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate technical engineering capability across transport infrastructure, civil engineering and pavement design.
• Experience in asset management and road maintenance environments is valued.
• Knowledge of pavement condition data collection and design review processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on pavement designs for maintenance, renewal and improvement works.
• Assess applications for works within the state road reserve and undertake project management tasks.

Skills

Pavement design

Asset management

Civil engineering

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Your career path could surprise even you, there's so much variety.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

The Program Integration and Pipeline Team in Road Asset and Program Services, Road Maintenance and Resilience, TfNSW have a new opportunity for you to work as an integral member of the team delivering strategic asset management, maintenance program planning integration and road network performance outcomes across the NSW state road network.

Supporting the development and delivery of maintenance programs, you will review and provide advice on pavement designs for maintenance, renewal and improvement works, assessing and managing applications for works within the state road reserve and undertake project management including but not limited to pavement condition data collection.

This position will also see you reporting to the EL3 Project Engineer, Program Integration Engineering, to support and develop specialist engineering advice to internal and external stakeholders, supporting investment decisions through data analysis, network performance assessment and asset management practices and collaborating with diverse teams, contractors and project stakeholders to achieve safe, sustainable and cost-effective outcomes.

You will drive practical engineering solutions, optimise pavement asset performance and support critical infrastructure investment decisions in a complex and evolving transport environment all the while building your expertise through Transport's Professional Engineer Development Program.

For more information on this position and business unit,view the role descriptionandinformation pack.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate your technical engineering capability, formed across transport infrastructure, civil engineering, pavement design, asset management and/or road maintenance environments.

Experience in use or review of civil design, from concept to Issue for Construction, quality and testing as well as experience in pavement design, construction, road, corridor and bridge asset inspection and/or maintenance planning will be well regarded.

Possess a four-year engineering degree from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas qualification.

A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes and the ability to manage competing priorities while working within technical, operational and legislative frameworks.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

• Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 9th August 2026

For more information about this role, please contact ***************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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