OHW Project Engineer

Randstad Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract engagement

Onsite role at major program

Competitive market rates

Job summary

Randstad Australia is partnering with a tier-one rail systems contractor in Western Sydney to appoint an experienced OHW Project Engineer. On a major greenfield rail alignment, you will lead site planning, interfaces and the physical delivery of OHW systems onsite, reporting to the Installation Manager.

You will oversee installation work packages, civil-to-rail interfaces, subcontractor performance through testing and commissioning, and champion rail safety and quality across active workfronts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; substantial rail industry background preferred.
• 8+ years delivery experience as a Project Engineer in OHW installation and testing/commissioning on major rail networks.
• Proven ability to manage civil-to-rail handovers, multi-disciplinary interfaces and subcontractor performance.
• Working knowledge of rail safety assurance, configuration management and ITP/ITR processes.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and document control/workflows.
• RIW card, White Card and Australian Driver’s Licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive on-site installation activities across OHW packages, supervising site teams and subcontractors.
• Manage critical construction access and handovers between civil infrastructure and rail systems contractors.
• Own installation work packs and drive 4-week and 12-week look-ahead schedules.
• Ensure compliance with ITPs, ITRs, NCRs, RFIs and configuration change processes.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and support commercial/schedule controls.
• Champion rail safety and electrical network rules across all active workfronts.

Skills

Project management

Interface management

Rail systems knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

A tier-one rail systems contractor delivering a landmark, multi-billion-dollar transit infrastructure program in Western Sydney is seeking an experienced OHW Project Engineer. Working on a major greenfield rail alignment, you will lead the site planning, interfaces, and physical delivery of the Overhead Wiring (OHW) systems. This is an onsite delivery role reporting directly to the Installation Manager, overseeing installation work packages, civil-to-rail interfaces, and subcontractor performance through to testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Delivery & Package Management: Drive on-site installation activities across rigid, flexible, and retractable OHW packages, supervising site teams, subcontractors, and junior project engineers.
• Interface Coordination: Manage critical construction access and handovers between civil infrastructure and rail systems contractors.
• Look-Ahead & Scheduling: Own installation work packs and drive 4-week and 12-week look-ahead schedules in alignment with the master delivery program.
• Quality & Technical Governance: Ensure compliance with ITPs, ITRs, NCR close-outs, RFIs, and configuration change processes.
• Progress & Performance Reporting: Monitor tracked progress against baseline schedules (planned vs. actual), supporting commercial and schedule controls.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Champion rail safety, zero-harm standards, and electrical network rules across all active workfronts.

Key Requirements

• Technical Background: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant, equivalent discipline / substantial rail industry background).
• Direct OHW Experience: 8+ years of proven delivery experience as a Project Engineer specialising in Overhead Wiring (OHW) installation and testing/commissioning on major rail networks.
• Interface Management: Proven capability managing civil-to-rail handovers, subcontractor performance, and multi-disciplinary rail systems interfaces (traction power, track, signalling, civil).
• Quality & Assurance: Sound understanding of rail system safety assurance, configuration management, and ITP/ITR processes.
• Tools & Software: Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and document control/reporting workflows.
• Site Readiness: Valid RIW (Rail Industry Worker) card, White Card, and Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Operational Flexibility: Ability to support planned night shifts and weekend possessions when critical works require.

What’s on Offer

• Contract engagement on one of Australia’s premier transport infrastructure programs.
• High-visibility technical delivery remit within a global rail technology systems environment.
• Competitive daily/hourly rates aligned with market tier-one expectations.