Rail Infrastructure Project Engineer – Network Upgrades

Australian Rail Track Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corporation in Sydney is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver capital infrastructure projects as part of the Network Investment Program. You will provide project management and engineering support across feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will work with Senior Project Engineer, site teams, contractors, and regulators to manage scope, risks and environmental considerations while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years proven experience delivering track and civil works.
• Experience in railway turnout construction and maintenance highly desirable.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance, inspections and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Strong organisational, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in projects along the Sydney to Albury section of the ARTC network.
• Provide project engineering support in the different phases of project cycle: feasibility, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Organise site investigations, participate in design and constructability reviews, and assist with RFIs and design changes.
• Prepare and coordinate environmental assessments, and liaise with area managers, utility owners and councils as required.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, BOQs, and coordinate procurement of project materials.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedule and cost requirements.
• Participate in site inspections, review ITPs, track non-conformances, and proactively manage project risks and issues.
• Provide reports to the Senior Project Engineer on costs, time and safety performance requirements for components of the project as required.
• Support operational readiness, handover activities, as-built documentation, and project close-out requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with operational teams, contractors, utility authorities, councils, and external stakeholders.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in line with WHS, Rail Safety, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ARTC policies, procedures, and legislative obligations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Australian Rail Track Corporation in Sydney is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver capital infrastructure projects as part of the Network Investment Program. You will provide project management and engineering support across feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will work with Senior Project Engineer, site teams, contractors, and regulators to manage scope, risks and environmental considerations while supporting