Ballast Project Engineer — Rail Track Delivery (Relocation)

6Points; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Job summary

6Points is leading a major transport infrastructure project across South East Queensland, seeking a Project Engineer - Ballast to oversee ballast supply, logistics, placement, profiling and acceptance across track works. You will guide engineering and package control, ensuring accurate ballast depth, alignment and interfaces, while monitoring production and material conformance on site.

Australian experience is required, with relocation packages on offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, construction or railway engineering.
• 5-8 years of contractor delivery experience including track formation and earthworks.
• Current construction induction card and valid driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain project-specific rail, site and medical competencies.
• Contractor-side experience with work packs, RFIs, ITPs, subcontractor coordination and progress measurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan ballast sourcing, testing, delivery, stockpiling, handling and placement to meet the track sequence.
• Verify formation, drainage, capping and access readiness before ballast placement.
• Coordinate survey and tolerance control for ballast depth, profile, alignment and interfaces.
• Monitor production rates, material reconciliation, haulage performance and contamination controls.
• Compile lot-based inspection, test, survey and material-conformance records for acceptance.

Skills

Ballast management

Logistics coordination

Survey coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, construction or railway engineering

Job description

6Points is leading a major transport infrastructure project across South East Queensland, seeking a Project Engineer - Ballast to oversee ballast supply, logistics, placement, profiling and acceptance across track works. You will guide engineering and package control, ensuring accurate ballast depth, alignment and interfaces, while monitoring production and material conformance on site.

Australian experience is required, with relocation packages on offer.