Intermediate Rail Civil Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking an Intermediate Rail Civil Engineer to contribute to civil and structural design across rail and transport infrastructure projects in Newcastle, NSW. You will support from concept through detailed design and execution within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on safe, practical, and sustainable solutions.

You will hold a civil/structural engineering degree with about five years of transport infrastructure experience, and be proficient in design packages such as Strand7, MIDAS

Qualifications

• Requires civil/structural engineering degree and ~5 years’ transport infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural design for infrastructure projects (concrete, steel, civil structures).
• Oversee project models per BIM standards.
• Review general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, steelwork drawings, and schedules.
• Coordinate inputs from structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams.
• Prepare calculation packages and project reports.
• Liaise with clients to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Conduct site inspections as needed to verify conditions for accurate design.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and quality procedures.
• Assist project delivery to meet schedule, quality and budget targets.
• Perform drawing checks and design reviews.

Skills

Civil/Structural design

Structural analysis

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Documentation & reporting

Project delivery

English communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Civil/Structural engineering degree

Tools

Strand7

Space Gass

RAPT

MIDAS Civil

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Intermediate Rail Civil Engineer

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, AU

Company: Hatch

Job Category:Engineering; Infrastructure

Location: Newcastle,New South Wales,Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

We are seeking an Intermediate level Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality civil and structural design outcomes across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on transportation infrastructure delivery. This role is suited to a capable and motivated engineer who enjoys working in multidisciplinary project environments and contributing to technically complex projects. The engineer will be responsible for undertaking engineering design under the guidance of senior engineers and designers. The role will support engineering teams from early concept development through to detailed design and execution. While the core focus will be on infrastructure projects such as railway, transport and civil structures, the opportunity to contribute to heavy industrial and mining projects also exists.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare structural design for infrastructure projects, including concrete, steel, and civil structures.
• Oversee the development of project models in accordance with project and company BIM standards.
• Review design documentation including general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, steelwork drawings, and schedules.
• Coordinate structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural inputs when required.
• Provide designers with sketches, and markups to assist with design documentation development.
• Compile calculation packages and undertake project reporting.
• Liaise with clients to ensure deliverables achieve the requirements and timing expectations are met.
• Undertake site inspections as required to verify site conditions to support accurate design documentation.
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant standards, codes, client specifications, and quality procedures.
• Support project delivery to meet programme, quality, and budget objectives.
• Undertake in drawing checks and design reviews.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a design engineer on infrastructure projects (e.g. bridges, culverts, retaining structures, stations, civil structures etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis packages such as Strand7 / Space Gass.
• A willingness to develop an understanding of standards and guidelines with existing knowledge of the AS3600, AS4100 and AS5100 documents.
• Sound understanding of structural drawings, construction methods, and coordination requirements for infrastructure works.
• An ability to interpret civil modelling to ensure successful structural / civil interface.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience delivering projects for transport or public infrastructure.
• Experience with design packages such as RAPT, MIDAS Civil, Structural Bridge Design etc.
• Knowledge of Rail Infrastructure Maintainer (RIM) standards.

About You

You will hold civil / structural engineering degree and have 5 years of experience delivering civil and structural design. You have a strong willingness to learn and have demonstrated experience with transport infrastructure design. You are confident working across disciplines, understand industry standards and regulatory requirements. Strong communication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively in English are essential.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.