Principal Engineers

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Inland Rail Full time
Principal Engineers (Civil & Geotechnical
• Track
• Structures)

Inland Rail is seeking Principal Engineers to lead technical design and delivery within the Track and Structures domains across the Inland Rail Program. The program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project from Brisbane to Melbourne, including upgrading existing standard gauge track, enhancing capacity for double stacking, and constructing new standard gauge links with viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges.

About the opportunity

Shape the Future of Australian Rail—your expertise matters. This is a Program Level role with multiple positions available in the Track and Structures streams. You will lead technical solutions, guide design excellence, collaborate with diverse teams, and help deliver a legacy project benefiting communities for generations.

What you'll be doing
  • Lead technical solutions across the Inland Rail program
  • Provide expert advice on design and delivery risks
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Prepare high-level technical papers and board presentations
  • Champion innovation and engineering value management
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
About you

We're looking for people with deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for making a difference. Ideally you will have:

  • Extensive experience in rail infrastructure
  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience influencing at senior levels and driving industry standards

This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of something bigger. We welcome applications from all professional backgrounds and are keen to hear from passionate individuals ready to lead and shape the future of infrastructure in Australia.

What you'll be joining
  • One of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia
  • Project with significant job creation and local investment
  • Commitment to diversity and flexible, Agile working environments
  • Collaborative delivery approach aligned to CARE values (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
Our Organisation and Culture

Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to attract diverse talent and foster an inclusive culture where every voice matters. All employment decisions are based on suitability, merit and business needs. Inland Rail encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details.

All employment decisions follow fair processes; Inland Rail operates as a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment checks (criminal history, references, medical) may be required. Applications are reviewed from the date of posting, so please apply promptly.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Civil Engineering

We welcome referrals and encourage you to apply for this opportunity if you meet the qualifications and are excited to contribute to Inland Rail.


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