Project Engineer (Temporary Opportunity until 30th June 2027)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains, is seeking a Project Engineer on a fixed-term basis to support the design and delivery of defect monitoring systems for overhead wiring. You will work with a team of engineers across multiple groups to harmonise standards and ensure technical accuracy.

The role requires tertiary engineering qualifications or rail-equivalent experience, plus hands-on defect assessment and safety-in-design capabilities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or equivalent rail experience.
• Experience in defect assessment preferably in rail/overhead wiring.
• Ability to develop functional specifications and coordinate design.
• Demonstrated safety in design and constructability review capability.
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory to overhead wiring condition monitoring projects and build project team capability.
• Design, develop and maintain monitoring systems using new technologies to detect defects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet technical specs, safety standards and timelines.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess safety in design reviews and review tenders and technical documents.

Skills

Engineering degree

Defect assessment

Safety in design

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Project Engineer (Temporary Opportunity until 30th June 2027)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location: Auburn, NSW, AU, 2144

Job reference number: 111748

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $150295.0-$167114.0

You're ready to work on everything from city-shaping work, to delivering smaller-scale projects that connect regions and improve local communities.

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:

Join Sydney Trains Engineering and Maintenance division under Major Works in Project Delivery, where you will support the development and design of defect monitoring systems for overhead wiring, working with a team of engineers and technical specialists within multiple teams.

This unique role will contribute to the development, governance, and continuous improvement of engineering standards. You will play a key role in harmonising standards, specification and technical requirements.

• Provide technical advice to support the successful delivery of overhead wiring condition monitoring projects and to build the technical capability of the Project Engineering & Support team.
• Design, develop and maintain monitoring systems with new technology to detect physical defects, cracks, wearing, stranded wires on cable, splicing, insulators and other associated infrastructure.
• Work alongside engineering teams to detect defects, resolve issues, meet technical specifications, uphold safety standards, and ensure all work is completed to time and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure assessment of safety in design reviews, participate in the evaluation of tenders and project documentation for technical accuracy and suitability.

This is a Full Time Temporary position until 30th June 2027, based out of the Clyde Network Hub. It is a hybrid position but will require travel between other sites and depots as required.

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

About you

• You will have tertiary qualifications in engineering, or equivalent rail related industry experience.
• Your project engineering experience will include exposure to defect assessment ideally in a rail environment and overhead wiring.
• You should be able to demonstrate engineering support including functional specification development, design coordination, safety in design, constructability reviews.
• You have high levels of attention to detail and a track record of providing engineering support within rail and/or other infrastructure projects.
• You’re a trusted professional who enjoys building lasting and respectful relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Who we are

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

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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.

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.