Project Engineer

NSW Public Service Commission; Burwood Council; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking a Project Engineer (Temporary) to contribute to Lift and Escalator replacement works across multiple stations in the Transport Cluster. The role supports escalation lead PMs, coordinating with asset owners, maintainers and contractors, while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project requirements.

The position is a Fixed Term Full-Time opportunity in Burwood, NSW, with Sydney Trains’ hybrid working model and a salary in the mid-range for the rail sector.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, ideally Civil or mechanical with construction industry experience.
• Strong project engineering experience with full life cycle exposure, ideally in a rail environment.
• Ability to demonstrate engineering support including functional specification development, design coordination, safety in design, constructability reviews.

Responsibilities

• Work on project initiatives to deliver Lift and Escalator replacement works at Sydney Trains stations.
• Support Lift and Escalator Lead Project Managers with delivery of Suburban Services Projects, including submissions of as-built documents and asset registers.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders including asset owners, maintainers, contractors and product owners; manage schedules and approvals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Design coordination

Safety in design

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical)

Job description

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Project Engineer (Temporary Opportunity until July 2027)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Burwood, NSW, AU, 2134

Job reference number: 110780

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $124968.0-$144799.0

You believe a quality idea wins, and where or who it comes from is less important.

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:

Work on project initiatives to deliver Lifts and Escalators replacement works at Sydney Train stations within our Facilities & Delivery Infrastructure team who are part of the Suburban Services Branch of Sydney Trains.

This role will see you work on multiple maintenance upgrade project streams across the Transport Cluster mainly on Lift and Escalator replacements, but also other projects requiring support in and around the stations such as resurfacing, reroofing and foot bridge refurbishments.

You will be involved in supporting Lift and Escalator Lead Project Managers with their delivery of Suburban Services Projects, which will include developing, designing and delivering systems for the Lift and Escalator replacement Portfolio. You will work on Project approvals and project handovers that will include submission of as-built documents and asset registers.

In this technical role, you will coordinate and communicate with Stakeholders that will include the asset owners, asset maintainers, contractors and the product owner. You will have Excellent communication skills to manage, plan and coordinate project works with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a Temporary Full-Time role based in Burwood with flexibility through the Sydney Trains hybrid working model

• You will have tertiary qualifications in engineering, ideally Civil or mechanical with construction industry experience.
• Your project engineering experience will include full life cycle exposure ideally in a rail environment.
• You should be able to demonstrate engineering support including functional specification development, design coordination, safety in design, constructability reviews.
• You have high levels of attention to detail and a track record of providing engineering support within rail and/or other civil projects.
• You’re a trusted professional who enjoys building lasting and respectful relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• You will have highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• You can work to tight deadlines, you are comfortable following process and procedure even around competing demands of a changing business.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visitTransport careers .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

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.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.