Project Engineer

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Project Engineer on a fixed-term basis to December 2028, located at Macquarie Park, NSW. The role focuses on delivering complex road, tunnel and infrastructure projects, with emphasis on mechanical and electrical development, implementation and management across NSW.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, including planning, testing, commissioning and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and

Qualifications

• Eng background with project management capability in transport/infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team delivering complex road, tunnel and infrastructure projects across NSW.
• Contribute to mechanical and electrical development, implementation and management of projects.
• Support planning, installation oversight, testing, commissioning and project delivery.
• Monitor and report installation and construction progress to support delivery.
• Coordinate installation, testing and commissioning activities with stakeholders.

Job description

Project Engineer- Fixed Term to Dec 2028

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Engineering

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 110507

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $139434.0-$149896.0

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

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 as part of a team delivering complex road, tunnel and infrastructure projects across NSW. This role will see you contribute to the Mechanical and Electrical development, implementation and management of projects that support safer, more connected communities and the achievement of project objectives.

You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting planning, installation oversight, testing, commissioning, stakeholder engagement and project delivery while developing your technical and project management expertise. You will also be exposed to a broad range of commissioning phases, including planning, testing, verification, validation and handover activities, while monitoring and reporting on installation and construction progress to support successful project delivery.

You will drive quality project outcomes and continuous improvement in a dynamic infrastructure delivery environment, balancing competing priorities, managing project risks, and working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, consultants and government stakeholders. You will support the coordination of installation, testing and commissioning activities, ensuring project requirements are met and progress is effectively communicated to key stakeholders.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack .

Your engineering expertise, project management capability and stakeholder engagement skills, formed across transport, infrastructure, civil construction, road, bridge or related engineering environments, will see you excel in delivering projects safely, on time and within scope.

Your ability to manage contracts, coordinate design activities, analyse technical information and support project delivery will contribute to successful infrastructure outcomes for customers and communities across NSW. You bring experience in engineering project delivery, contract management, procurement processes and the application of engineering standards, enabling you to contribute to high-quality, efficient and customer-focused project outcomes.

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 .

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.