Principal Lead Tunnel Structures

2 weeks ago


Macquarie Park, Australia Transport For NSW Full time

Organisation/Entity:
Transport For NSW- Job Category: Engineering- Job Location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113- Job Ref No:

Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time- Salary Range: $ $
About us
Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do - and we do a lot.

We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling.

The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.


We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history.

We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

Find out more about Transport for NSW

About the team


The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering a once-in-a generation multi-billion dollar program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come.

We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.


The Technical Services Branch provides specialised engineering services for the multi-modal delivery, operations and management of our Transport network, and is the centre of technical expertise driving innovation and best practice.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW - and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.


The opportunity


Due to the unprecedented scale of investment in the Transport for NSW Future Transport strategy we have a permanent opportunity for a
Principal Tunnel Structural Engineer to be part the Advanced Technical Services team.


The role manages technical risk in infrastructure projects to enable the multi-modal development, delivery, operations, and management of tunnels safely, to optimum-quality, on time and on budget, with minimum impact to the community and the environment.

The role provides input into design and design working groups for technical advice, documentation review, technical assurance, standards and knowledge management of the tunnel structure design components.

We present a fantastic opportunity on the client side to make a serious impact. The role will shape the various mega tunnel projects happening across NSW right now. The role will bring together Geotechnical and/or structural expertise. It will seek to create a single point of contact for expert tunnel advice for our clients. These will consist of internal and external delivery partners. The role provides an excellent pathway to various career opportunities

What you will be involved in:

  • Provide specialist advice in relation to design reviews and monitoring of tunnel structure design reporting and engineering plans to ensure compliance with Planning Approvals, Standards, Project Deed and Project SWTC and that they contribute to customer requirements and provide environmentally sustainable outcomes.
  • Manage the TfNSW technical risk in tunnel structures by providing specialist advice and solutions, monitoring and reviewing the quality and appropriateness of works briefs, technical specifications and specialist technical input to ensure adherence to project outcomes and performance requirements.
  • Review design risks and opportunities in accordance with the project Risk Management System to ensure safety has been addressed through all phases including design, construction, operation, decommissioning and disposal, and that a safety validation is undertaken of any changes to designs or structures that may impact safety performance.
  • Provide expert technical advice on structural engineering aspects of tunnels including cut and cover structures, shafts etc.
  • Provide expert technical advice to TfNSW and industry on high value and high risk projects and tasks and on the provision of strategic and concept tunnel design.
  • Coordinate the approval of concept and detail designs for tunnels ensuring costs, practicality, suitability and customer outcomes are achieved.
  • Monitor and review contemporary and internationally based design and system utilisation concepts put forward by the contracted service providers and ensure these are reflected in completed design phases

About you
We are looking for a
Principal Tunnel Engineer that can take TfNSW into the new era of engineering.


You will be a self-starter, an autonomous operator, who proactively takes the initiative to establish effective relationships and solve problems.

You will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple cross-functional pr

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