Rail Project Engineer: Safe, Cost‑Efficient Fleet Upgrades

Journey Beyond; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Journey Beyond travel

Attractive salary

Study Assistance Policy

Employee Referral Policy

Private Health discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandis

Parental Leave Program

Purchased Leave Policy

Job summary

Journey Beyond is seeking a Project Engineer to lead safe, compliant and cost‑effective projects for rolling stock and equipment. Based in Australia’s rail division, you will develop scopes, plans and risk strategies while reporting to stakeholders and coordinating with maintenance teams and suppliers.

You will drive continuous improvement, enhance fleet reliability and ensure governance, risk management and safety standards are embedded in every delivery stage.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven project management capability in rail/transport.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compliant and cost-effective project outcomes for rolling stock and equipment.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, plans and risk mitigation strategies while monitoring performance and providing timely stakeholder updates.
• Build collaborative relationships with operational leaders, maintenance teams, engineers and suppliers.
• Manage contractors and ensure clear communication of expectations and deliverables.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain accurate project documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder partnerships and maintain rigorous governance and reporting practices.

Skills

Project management

Engineering expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Journey Beyond is seeking a Project Engineer to lead safe, compliant and cost‑effective projects for rolling stock and equipment. Based in Australia’s rail division, you will develop scopes, plans and risk strategies while reporting to stakeholders and coordinating with maintenance teams and suppliers.

You will drive continuous improvement, enhance fleet reliability and ensure governance, risk management and safety standards are embedded in every delivery stage.