Intermediate Rail Engineer

Systra; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing support

Competitive remuneration

On-the-job coaching

Job summary

BG&E, part of the SYSTRA Group, is seeking an Intermediate Rail Engineer with CSR on-site experience to join our Rail and Transit team in Melbourne. You will work across design, delivery, and site integration for major rail projects, serving as a bridge between engineering teams, contractors and stakeholders.

You will handle track geometry, civil interfaces and on-site CSR duties, collaborating with contractors and authorities to ensure design intent and safe execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–6 years of rail infrastructure experience.
• Experience as Civil/Site Representative or on-site technical support during rail construction.

Responsibilities

• Support detailed track alignment and civil interface designs.
• Undertake CSR duties including site inspections and on-site issue resolution.
• Liaise with contractors, authorities and client teams for project execution.
• Prepare technical reports and design documentation.
• Participate in safety-in-design reviews and risk workshops.

Skills

Track geometry

Civil interfaces

OpenRail

MicroStation

Site CSR duties

Civil/Site Representative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Working towards chartership

Tools

MicroStation

12D

OpenRail

Job description

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability. Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.

We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in engineering.

Context

We are seeking a proactive Intermediate Rail Engineer with hands-on CSR experience to join our growing Rail and Transit team.

In this role, you will work across the design, delivery, and site integration of major passenger, freight, or light rail projects. Combining technical design with on-site engagement, you will act as a key link between engineering teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Missions/Main Duties

• Support the delivery of detailed track alignment, civil interface, and rail infrastructure designs.
• Undertake CSR duties, including site inspections, monitoring compliance against design intent, and resolving constructability challenges on-site.
• Liaise with contractors, local authorities, and client teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, project specifications, and design documentation.
• Participate in safety-in-design reviews and risk management workshops.

Profile/Skills

• 3-6 years of engineering experience within rail infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience serving as a Civil/Site Representative or delivering on-site technical support during rail construction or possessions.
• Experience with track geometry, civil interfaces, and relevant industry software (e.g., MicroStation, 12D, OpenRail).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across site crews, design teams, and clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with working towards chartership

What do we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive remuneration.
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E's global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E.

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.

Workplace Type

Hybrid