OHW Project Engineer

Randstad NV; Sydney; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV in Australia is seeking an experienced OHW Project Engineer to lead on-site delivery of Overhead Wiring systems for a major Western Sydney rail program. You will manage installation packages, civil-to-rail interfaces, and subcontractor performance through testing and commissioning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of OHW delivery on major rail networks, and hands-on site leadership, with Primavera P6, RIW/White Card, and flexibility for night

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant rail background.
• 8+ years in OHW delivery, including installation, testing and commissioning.
• Proven ability to manage civil-to-rail handovers and multi-disciplinary interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of rail safety, ITP/ITR processes and quality governance.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and robust document control workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive on-site installation activities across OHW packages, supervising teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate critical civil-to-rail interfaces and handovers between contractors.
• Own 4- and 12-week look-ahead schedules aligned to the master program.
• Ensure compliance with ITPs, ITRs, NCRs and configuration change processes.
• Monitor progress against baselines and support commercial controls.
• Champion rail safety standards and electrical network rules on all workfronts.

Skills

On-site delivery

Interface management

Look-ahead scheduling

Quality assurance

Progress reporting

Rail safety

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.