Bridge Engineer

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Parramatta is seeking a permanent Senior Bridge Engineer to provide specialist bridge engineering advice and deliver safe, durable infrastructure outcomes.

You will lead resolution of complex technical issues across bridge design, rehabilitation, and asset lifecycle management, and peer-review external designs to support informed decisions and reliable asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil or Structural Engineering with relevant experience and a current Australian driver licence.
• Credible engineering professional skilled at delivering technical advice on bridge challenges.
• Experience in bridge design, structural assessment and technical risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist bridge engineering advice and solutions to deliver safe outcomes.
• Lead resolution of complex technical issues across design, rehabilitation and asset lifecycle management.
• Assess structures, develop engineering solutions and manage technical risk.
• Peer review external designs, drawings and reports to support sound decisions and asset performance.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural assessment

Risk management

Engineering advice

Education

Bachelor of Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building. 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:

• This role will see you provide specialist bridge engineering advice and solutions to deliver safe, durable and reliable infrastructure outcomes.
• You will lead the resolution of complex technical issues across bridge design, rehabilitation and asset lifecycle management environments.
• You will assess structures, develop engineering solutions and manage technical risk to support informed investment and asset decisions.
• You will peer review external designs, drawings and reports to support sound decisions, effective risk management and reliable asset performance.

Permanent position based in Parramatta.

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

About you

• Bachelor of Civil or Structural Engineering qualification or equivalent, with relevant experience and a current Australian driver licence.
• You're recognised as a credible engineering professional, skilled at delivering technical advice and managing complex bridge engineering challenges.
• You bring experience in bridge design, structural assessment and technical risk management to achieve long-term asset performance outcomes.

Who we are

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

Join us

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 options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 15th September 2026

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