Work for a well-known rail operator as a Project Engineer to support the team on their busy projects

Your new organisation
Are you a civil engineering professional with a passion for rail infrastructure? An exciting opportunity has opened up with a prominent government-affiliated organisation, known for delivering essential transport services across Victoria. This role offers the chance to contribute to major rail infrastructure projects that shape the future of regional connectivity.

Your new role
As a Project Engineer - Track & Civil, you will play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of critical rail infrastructure works. Your focus will be on the renewal and upgrade of key track and civil assets, including:

• Turnouts, crossovers, rail and sleepers
• Formation, ballast, and station pits
• Level and pedestrian crossings
• Rail profiling and associated civil works

You will collaborate closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure project scopes are clearly defined, technically sound, and aligned with broader asset lifecycle strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and validate project nominations for track and civil works.
• Coordinate site inspections and stakeholder workshops
• Provide engineering input into project planning and development
• Support cost estimation and design phase management
• Develop project briefs and high-level scopes
• Manage the design process, ensuring compliance and quality
• Conduct site visits for investigation and stakeholder engagement

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering
• Proven experience in rail infrastructure, particularly track renewal projects
• Background in railway maintenance or consultancy design is preferred
• Strong understanding of project development, design, and costing
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills

What you'll get in return
You'll join a high-performing team committed to delivering impactful infrastructure projects, with the added benefits of flexible hybrid working, exposure to major public sector initiatives, and strong potential for contract extension and long-term career growth.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send direct to [email protected]. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Alissa Sara on 03 8616 8424 for a confidential discussion on your career.