Rail Infrastructure Projects Engineer — Hybrid, Travel

Pacific National; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working arrangements

Parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave

EAP program

Job summary

Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight operator, invites applications for an Infrastructure Projects Engineer based in Newcastle. You’ll support the delivery of diverse infrastructure projects across the national network, applying engineering expertise from planning through handover.

You’ll review designs, manage schedules and budgets, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and collaborate with contractors, operations and stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in civil, mechanical, electrical or a related discipline.
• Two to five years of on-site infrastructure or construction engineering delivery experience.
• Registered engineering status, or a willingness and ability to obtain registration within 12 months.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, rail safety requirements, risk management frameworks and relevant Australian Standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, operational teams and external stakeholders.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify risks, resolve technical issues and support successful project outcomes.
• Familiarity with project management tools, Microsoft Office and asset management systems such as Maximo, or the ability to become proficient in Maximo within three months.
• A current driver’s licence, General Construction Induction Card (White Card), and Safety Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) accreditation, or the ability to obtain SARC within one month of commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across a diverse range of infrastructure projects, including pavements, civil structures, buildings, electrical systems, water and waste infrastructure, and lifting equipment.
• Support the development and delivery of project schedules, budgets, resource plans and technical requirements to achieve agreed project outcomes.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, drawings and work processes to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate technical reviews, Safety in Design activities, testing, commissioning and defect rectification to support safe and reliable project delivery.
• Work closely with contractors, operational teams and internal stakeholders to monitor project progress, manage technical issues and support quality, safety and commercial performance.
• Assist with cost forecasting, tender documentation, business cases and project execution plans, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver value.
• Coordinate project handover, ensuring maintenance plans, operating manuals, warranties, training materials, as-built documentation and asset data are complete and accurate.
• Capture lessons learned and support the integration of completed projects into ongoing maintenance and asset management processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight operator, invites applications for an Infrastructure Projects Engineer based in Newcastle. You’ll support the delivery of diverse infrastructure projects across the national network, applying engineering expertise from planning through handover.

You’ll review designs, manage schedules and budgets, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and collaborate with contractors, operations and stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality