Senior Engineer - BRA Track

Metro Trains Sydney; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport discounts

Vehicle Leasing options

Employee Recognition Awards

EAP services

Job summary

Metro Trains Sydney is seeking a Senior Engineer, BRA Track to lead engineering and maintenance efforts for rail track assets. Reporting to the Principal Engineer Track & Civil, you will manage defects, remediation and risk, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable rail infrastructure across the network.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee ARP close-outs, support technology uplift projects, and analyse asset performance data to shape maintenance strategies while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil Engineer with passenger rail infrastructure expertise.
• Background in defect management and asset performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of rail engineering standards and risk practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage track asset defects, remediation activities and risk assessments.
• Prepare impact notices and supporting evidence for asset-related triggers.
• Coordinate close-out of ARPs and defect management activities.
• Support delivery of maintenance programs and asset improvement initiatives.
• Analyse defect trends and asset performance to inform maintenance strategies.

Skills

Civil engineering

Track maintenance

Asset management

Defect management

Reliability improvement

Maintenance planning

Education

Graduate Civil Engineering degree

Civil Engn recognition via RTO

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tallawong

Job Category: Engineering,Logistics, Supply & Transport

About

MTS are the proud operators and maintainers of the M1 Northwest and Bankstown Line with the new City section now operational. We run a fully automated passenger railway - an Australian first. We connect our customers to opportunities that matter to them while delivering the next generation of rail travel to Sydney. With global expertise, we manage 51.5km of track and 21 stations, with a planned expansion into southwest Sydney.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, BRA Track to join our Engineering and Maintenance Delivery team.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer Track & Civil, you will provide engineering expertise to manage track asset defects, risks and remediation activities, ensuring the safe, compliant and reliable operation of critical rail infrastructure.

About The Role

As a key member of the Engineering & Maintenance Delivery team, you'll play a leading role in managing track asset performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the network. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing track asset defects, remediation activities and risk assessments.
• Preparing impact notices and supporting evidence for asset-related triggers.
• Coordinating the close-out of Agreed Remediation Plans (ARPs) and defect management activities.
• Supporting the delivery of maintenance programs, technology uplift projects and asset improvement initiatives.
• Analysing defect trends and asset performance data to inform maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Supporting the completion and integration of critical infrastructure works to improve operational performance and safety.

Desired Skills And Experience

About You

You are an experienced Civil Engineer with extensive expertise in passenger rail infrastructure, track maintenance, and asset management. Your background includes defect management, reliability enhancement, and maintenance planning, supported by a strong knowledge of rail engineering standards, asset management systems, and risk management practices.

A collaborative and solutions-focused professional, you're passionate about delivering safe, compliant and high-performing rail assets while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

You Will Also Possess The Following

• Recognised Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering; or
• Recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and Recognition of Prior Learning by an MTS accepted RTO, to a degree level equivalent qualification.

What's On Offer

We are offering a permanent opportunity with access to a wide range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport discounts and access to gyms across NSW
• Vehicle Leasing options
• Employee Recognition Awards
• EAP services including confidential advice

The future of train travel, today. That's what we intend to deliver. And it all starts with our people. Positive and upbeat with an 'anything-is-possible' approach, the MTS team is rewriting expectations.