Project Engineer - REZ (Temporary opportunity until 30 June 2028)

Transport for NSW; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Engineer for the REZ program in Newcastle. This fixed-term full-time role supports large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, requiring collaboration with multiple stakeholders and a strong grounding in engineering, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

You will help deliver complex infrastructure across roads, utilities and transport, while ensuring safety, governance and environmental standards are met over the term ending 30 June 2028.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree (Australian or recognized overseas).
• Australian driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on complex infrastructure, transport, road and utilities projects.
• Collaborate with government bodies, transport operators, utility providers and project teams.
• Maintain project records and ensure safety, environmental and governance compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Engineering principles

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Four-year engineering degree (Australian or recognized overseas)

Job description

Project Engineer - REZ (Temporary opportunity until 30 June 2028)

Organisation/Entity:Transport For NSW

Job category:Projects

Job location: Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302

Job reference number:111150

Employment type:Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range:$113066.0-$149896.0

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

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:

• Be a solutions focused Project Engineer delivering on complex infrastructure, transport, road, and utilities projects. You will be required to collaborate with multiple stakeholders including government bodies, transport operators, utility providers and project teams to deliver on infrastructure projects and have a strong understanding of engineering principles, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Work across diverse environments and will focus on engineering challenges that contribute to large scale energy and infrastructure projects.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and governance requirements, maintaining project records, and contributing to effective project outcomes.

These are 2-year fixed term positions up to 30/06/2028 and will be located from Newcastle.

The role of Project Engineer will support the Resource and Energy Zone (REZ) project and Transport for NSW commitment to Net Zero.

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

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A strong understanding of road corridor design, route assessments, traffic management, and transport logistics for heavy or oversized loads.
• Experience coordinating engineering assessments and approvals with road authorities, councils, transport regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure, transport, roads, utilities, energy, or major construction projects.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships across diverse teams and project environments.
• A four-year engineering degree from an Australian university, or an equivalent overseas qualification recognised in Australia.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and a willingness to travel as required and work outside standard business hours 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, visitTransport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

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.