Project Engineer

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a Senior Project Engineer – Signalling within the Major Projects team, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future.

Why Queensland Rail?

We provide an exciting and diverse career opportunity, striving to deliver a modern and world‑class railway provider. For this role we also offer:

- $126,000 starting base salary plus 12.75% super

- Collaborative, supportive and engaged workplace and team environment

- Genuine work life balance and flexible work options

- Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing holistic health and wellbeing programs

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified Project Engineer – Signalling to join the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project within Major Projects initially for 3 years with the possibility of extension. The role will see you providing engineering services and business support, delivering quality, commercially focused signalling to support the delivery of the project.

Purpose that Counts – Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Provide engineering advice and technical support for railway signalling systems projects

- Develop project plans including scopes of work, programs and risk management plans

- Monitor the implementation of project activities

- Communicate with Signalling staff regarding technical issues and provide technical support for the day‑to‑day construction activities

- Finalize project activities, including quality and completion sign‑offs

People Who Count – Who we are looking for:

- Graduate Bachelor of Engineering

- Substantial level of skill in taking a lead role in Signal Design, Maintenance, Project Management or Testing

- Substantial level of skill in working autonomously

- Substantial level of interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills

- Substantial analytical, problem solving and decision making skills

Progress that Counts

Being part of Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we are committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coast loop stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Apply for our Project Engineer role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 7th December 2025.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre‑employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au.

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.

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