Project Engineer - Operational Noise & Air Quality

Inland Rail; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working environment

Flexible working conditions

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A major infrastructure project in Australia seeks a Project Engineer focused on Operational Noise & Air Quality. You will assess, design, and deliver project works related to air quality and noise mitigation. Ideal candidates are solutions-oriented with strong communication skills and a relevant engineering degree. This role offers an agile working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Solutions focused and strategic thinker.
• Ability to influence positive outcomes.
• Demonstrable ability to work in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design requirements and assist with technical waivers.
• Facilitate delivery of project works safely and compliantly.
• Monitor consultant and contractor performance against objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem resolution skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer - Operational Noise & Air Quality – Inland Rail

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About Inland Rail

Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation’s future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

About the opportunity

Support the A2PE Inland Rail delivery team in the assessment, design, procurement and delivery of project works connected to air quality, noise and vibration mitigations and overhead service infringements over the existing rail corridor between Albury and Parkes in central NSW in order to meet our goal of being ready for double stack operations in 2027. Scope of works includes coordinating internally with the Inland Rail project and program teams as well as externally with ARTC, third party asset owners, consultants and contractors linked to the works.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate design requirements linked to the works including assisting with waivers and optioneering of the technical requirements.
• Actively facilitating the safe and compliant delivery of the project works.
• Prioritise project delivery schedule targets and ensure that planning requirements are met.
• Monitor and report on consultant and contractor performance against the operational readiness, quality, safety and environmental objectives.
• Coordinate across the delivery team and broader Inland Rail project team to ensure a consistent, compliant and strategic approach to delivery planning and documentation.
• Assist with the administration, engagement and compliance with third party agreements with key project stakeholders such as state, local government agencies and utilities authorities.
• Assist with the establishment and administration of property and access agreements.
• Monitor various consultants and contractors involved in the project and the overall Inland Rail Programme.
• Assist the consultant and contractor in the development, coordination, compliance and review of works and documentation to ensure safety and quality expectations are achieved.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation, correspondence and submissions to gain approvals, both internally and externally, at various management delegations.
• Assist in the administration of contracts including assessment and estimating tasks, validation of claims and finalisation of contract documentation.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be solutions focused, methodical and a strategic thinker, collaborative, adaptable and be able to influence positive outcomes for the project. You will need to demonstrate great communication and presentation skills as this role is pivotal in collaboration with various key internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in brownfield rail, utilities or road projects will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience working with third party agreements, deeds, licences.
• Previous experience administering agreements that interface with state, local government and utilities authorities will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrable ability to work in an organised well-ordered manner.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills.
• Highly developed problem resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of contractor management practices.
• Experience in operational readiness and completions processes linked to commissioning.
• Experience working to ARTC, Essential Energy and Australian Standards and Specifications.

What you'll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don\'t delay your application.