Engineer (Temporary Opportunity up to 39 months)

Transport for NSW

Sydney

On-site

AUD 125,000 - 140,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Job summary

Transport for NSW invites applications for an Engineer (Temporary Opportunity up to 39 months) based in Sydney. This fixed-term full-time role supports engineering design and assurance reviews for rolling stock and rail systems, coordinating actions and tracking information requests to deliver safe, reliable project outcomes.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams and contractors, applying analytical skills, maintaining detailed records, and contributing to investigations, performance

Qualifications

  • Experience contributing to engineering design and technical reviews for rail/transport projects.
  • Ability to coordinate reviews, track actions and manage information requests.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering design and assurance reviews for rolling stock and rail systems.
  • Coordinate technical review activities, manage actions and issue registers.
  • Collaborate with engineers, contractors and stakeholders to manage interfaces and risks.
  • Contribute to investigations, asset performance assessments and commissioning prep.

Skills

Engineering design
Technical review
Project coordination
Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary engineering qualification

Job description

Engineer (Temporary Opportunity up to 39 months)

Organisation/Entity:Sydney Metro

Job category:Engineering

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number:111861

Employment type:Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range:$124810.0-$139787.0

You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact.

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:

  • Support engineering design and assurance reviews for rolling stock and associated rail systems, assessing technical submissions, specification requirements, interfaces and evidence of compliance.
  • Coordinate technical review activities, manage engineering actions and issue registers, and help track requests for information, design comments and agreed close-out actions.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, contractors and stakeholders to identify technical risks, resolve interfaces and support safe, reliable and practical project outcomes.
  • Contribute to investigations, asset performance assessments, testing and commissioning preparation, engineering reports and continuous improvement of technical processes and documentation.

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

About you
  • You have experience contributing to engineering design, technical review, assurance, project coordination or delivery in rail, transport, infrastructure or another complex engineering environment.
  • You have sound analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the judgement to identify technical risks, seek specialist advice and elevate matters appropriately.
  • You work collaboratively, communicate clearly and can plan and prioritise tasks, coordinate stakeholders and maintain accurate engineering records to meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with rolling stock systems, train-to-infrastructure interfaces, or high-rail/infrastructure maintenance vehicle acceptance and certification is desirable, but not essential.
  • You hold a recognised tertiary qualification in engineering or a related technical discipline and can meet Sydney Metro's minimum engineering competency requirements.
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.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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