Rail Project Engineer — Lead Safe, Multi-Project Delivery

KiwiRail; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave options

Competitive salary & benefits package

Travel discounts

Staff Welfare Trust health insurance

Job summary

KiwiRail in Palmerston North is seeking a practical, people-focused Project Engineer to join our Signalling, Telecommunications, Traction and Electrical (STTE) team. You will help deliver critical rail infrastructure projects, collaborating with field teams, contractors and stakeholders to achieve safe and successful outcomes.

This role combines office planning with on-site engagement, requires strong planning, stakeholder management and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in an operational environment.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects moving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rail infrastructure projects safely from scoping and planning through to completion.
• Support multiple projects concurrently, typically 2-3 at a time.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide practical support to field teams and contractors while working alongside engineering specialists where required.
• Contribute to project forecasting, scheduling and future work planning.
• Enjoy a varied role with a mix of office-based planning and on-site engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Problem solving

Safety focus

Multi-priority management

Microsoft Office & reporting

Education

Engineering / trade or project management qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

KiwiRail in Palmerston North is seeking a practical, people-focused Project Engineer to join our Signalling, Telecommunications, Traction and Electrical (STTE) team. You will help deliver critical rail infrastructure projects, collaborating with field teams, contractors and stakeholders to achieve safe and successful outcomes.

This role combines office planning with on-site engagement, requires strong planning, stakeholder management and a commitment to safety and quality.