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

NSW Public Service Commission; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Engineer for a REZ initiative in Newcastle, NSW. This fixed-term role supports large-scale infrastructure, energy and transport projects and requires coordinating with multiple stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

The role offers a 2-year assignment ending 30 June 2028 and will be based in Newcastle with occasional travel and non-standard hours as needed. A four-year engineering degree and a current Australian driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree from an Australian university or recognised overseas qualification.
• Australian driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard business hours.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, transport, roads, utilities, energy, or major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of road corridor design, route assessments, traffic management, and transport logistics.

Responsibilities

• Be a solutions focused Project Engineer delivering on complex infrastructure, transport, road, and utilities projects.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including government bodies, transport operators, utility providers and project teams.
• 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.

Skills

Engineering principles

Risk management

Regulatory requirements

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Job description

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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.

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, visit Transport careers .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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