Technical Lead - Rail Acoustics and Vibration

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty is seeking a technical leader to oversee noise and vibration design, assurance and mitigation for rail infrastructure projects across underground and surface works. You will coordinate models, reviews and design criteria while guiding multidisciplinary teams and liaising with regulators and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in acoustic or mechanical engineering (masters/PhD preferred) with substantial rail or infrastructure experience and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in acoustic or mechanical engineering; master’s/PhD preferred.
• Substantial acoustic and vibration experience, preferably in rail or infrastructure.
• Experience leading design on large underground and above-ground projects.
• Familiarity with Australian and international acoustic, vibration and environmental standards.
• Strong technical leadership and multidisciplinary communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate modelling, design criteria and specialist reviews.
• Assess construction impacts and develop mitigation measures.
• Guide multidisciplinary designers and verify deliverables against requirements.
• Support technical assurance and liaise with regulators and client reps.
• Advise construction teams and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Acoustic engineering

Vibration engineering

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory standards

Education

Degree in acoustic or mechanical engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

About The Employer

Our client is an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia. Its multidisciplinary teams support the development and operation of assets used by local communities.

The Opportunity

Provide technical leadership for noise and vibration design, assurance and mitigation across underground and surface rail infrastructure.

Your Work

• Coordinate modelling, design criteria and specialist technical reviews.
• Assess construction and operating impacts and develop practical mitigation measures.
• Guide multidisciplinary designers and verify deliverables against environmental, safety and project requirements.
• Support technical assurance and approval conditions and liaise with specialists, client representatives and regulators.
• Advise construction teams, monitor commissioning performance and prepare clear technical reports and stakeholder presentations.

RequirementsSkills, Education And Requirements

• Degree in acoustic or mechanical engineering or a related discipline; a master’s or PhD is preferred.
• Substantial acoustic and vibration engineering experience, preferably in rail, transport or infrastructure.
• Experience leading design on large underground and above-ground projects.
• Familiarity with relevant Australian and international acoustic, vibration and environmental standards.
• Strong technical leadership, multidisciplinary communication and practical mitigation capability.

BenefitsWhy Join?

• Competitive remuneration, salary continuance and salary-packaging options.
• Technical and leadership development and clear opportunities to build your career.
• Employee wellbeing support and an inclusive workplace.
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible arrangements are considered within operational and project requirements.