Project Engineer

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. 

We've always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. 

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. 

Be part of the team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives for good. 

As a Track Civil Project Engineer on the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 Project, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing track earthworks, track drainage and track scope across a number of our eight B2A T2 sites (Benalla, Euroa, Seymour, Tallarook, Hamilton, Short, Marchbanks and Wandong). Your expertise and guidance will contribute to the successful delivery of our projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. 

You will work closely with project managers, engineering team, and other stakeholders to coordinate and oversee every aspect of the project, from start to finish. Your contribution to the successful delivery of this project will demonstrate a high level of expertise and adaptability, making it a noteworthy accomplishment in your professional portfolio, owing to its intricate staging set within a developed, brownfield site. Additionally, the project's complexity is heightened by the necessity to coordinate operations within the territories of two distinct rail operators (ARTC and V/Line).  

The role is primarily site based that involves traveling to various satellite sites office to ensure that project deliverables are achieved. There also will be occasions that necessitate working from the Collins St Head office. 

Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.  

The Beveridge to Albury (B2A) project is the Victorian portion of the program undertaken along approximately 305 kms of existing northeast rail corridor between Beveridge and Albury. B2A is staged in two tranches. Tranche 1 includes enhancement works across four sites and corridor wide works.  

Tranche 2 works will be delivered by John Holland and includes adjustment of track alignments, the provision of new road overbridges and station modifications to enable the safe operation of double-stack freight trains across eight B2A project sites between Wandong and Benalla.  

• Lead the engineering and design aspects of the rail infrastructure components within the B2A T2 project, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications. 
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the integration of rail track systems within the overall project design. 
• Manage the construction of rail infrastructure, overseeing contractors and ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 
• Apply innovative solutions to overcome engineering challenges and enhance the efficiency of rail operations within the terminal. 
• Engage with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, clients, and community groups, to ensure alignment with project goals and expectations. 
• Implement sustainable engineering practices to minimize environmental impact in line with John Holland's commitment to environmental stewardship. 
• Drive the continuous improvement of processes and methodologies to set new benchmarks in rail infrastructure development. 

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, coupled with extensive experience in rail infrastructure projects. 
• A proven track record of leading rail construction and engineering teams in large-scale, complex projects. 
• Strong technical knowledge of bulk earthworks, civil infrastructure, standards, and compliance requirements. 
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage resources effectively. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for stakeholder engagement and negotiation. 
• A forward-thinking mindset, with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in engineering practices. 
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, adapting to changing project needs and challenges. 

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success. 

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority. 

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee. 

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits. 

• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options. 
• Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
• Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
• Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
• Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.