Rail Infrastructure Asset Engineer – Hybrid & Travel‑Ready

Pacific National; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program

Job summary

Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight operator, is seeking an RIM Asset Engineer to support rail infrastructure assets across the national network from Sydney. The role involves providing engineering expertise to maintain, improve and deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective assets.

You will report to the RIM Asset Manager and collaborate with internal teams and contractors to deliver maintenance plans, project schedules and regulatory compliant designs that enhance asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (rail infrastructure or related).
• 2–5 years in rail engineering, ideally in asset management or project delivery.
• Registered engineer or willing to obtain registration within 12 months.
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure standards, safety legislation, risk management & regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across technical teams, contractors & operations.
• Analytical, solutions-focused approach to identify risks and deliver practical engineering outcomes.
• Familiar with asset management systems (Maximo) and project management tools (MS Project).
• Hold a current driver’s licence, White Card, and SARC accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for rail infrastructure asset management and project delivery, including track, turnouts, rail structures, signalling and overhead line equipment.
• Support the development and delivery of maintenance plans, project schedules, budgets and resource plans to achieve outcomes.
• Review engineering designs, specifications and work processes to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, regulatory requirements and Pacific National’s RIM standards.
• Support testing, commissioning, defect rectification and technical investigations to improve asset reliability and performance.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to coordinate engineering activities, monitor delivery performance and resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to asset management plans, technical maintenance plans, tender documentation and business cases, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional registration within 12 months

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Project

Job description

Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight operator, is seeking an RIM Asset Engineer to support rail infrastructure assets across the national network from Sydney. The role involves providing engineering expertise to maintain, improve and deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective assets.

You will report to the RIM Asset Manager and collaborate with internal teams and contractors to deliver maintenance plans, project schedules and regulatory compliant designs that enhance asset