Project Engineer

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Project Engineer to support engineering and infrastructure deliveries at the South Eveleigh office. You will provide project management assistance to ensure on-time, in-scope, and quality outcomes, and assist in contract administration and design coordination.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications, ITS/OT experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Experience in ITS or OT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Current Australian driver licence; willingness to work outside normal hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engineering and infrastructure projects with project management assistance to meet time, scope and quality requirements.
• Assist in administration, monitoring and delivery of contracts; support the Superintendent's Representative.
• Develop project briefs and coordinate with service providers and internal stakeholders for design development and investigations.
• Contribute to project planning, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Skills

ITS/OT experience

Engineering design reviews

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driver license & travel willingness

Education

Electrical/Telecommunications engineering degree

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Engineering

Job location: South Eveleigh, NSW, AU, 2015

Job reference number: 112302

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $113066.0-$149896.0

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

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:

Support the delivery of engineering and infrastructure projects by providing project management assistance to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards.

Assist in the administration, monitoring and delivery of contracts, including supporting the Superintendent's Representative to ensure contract obligations and project requirements are effectively managed.

Develop project briefs and coordinate with professional service providers and internal stakeholders to support design development, investigations and technical project activities.

Contribute to project planning, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement activities to support successful project delivery.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

This role is a Permanent full-time opportunity based at the South Eveleigh office, with a 50% workplace attendance requirement.

• A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) or Operational Technology (OT) environments, with the ability to support technical design reviews, specification development, and engineering assurance activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and contribute to sound engineering decisions.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines.
• A solid foundation in engineering principles and a willingness to learn and develop within a complex technical environment.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project and engineering teams.
• Possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion

Who we are

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

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

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 28 October 2026

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.

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