Design Officer

You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You'll tackle challenges head-on, utilising your technical expertise to build sustainable, innovative, and resilient solutions from start to finish. 

In this role, you'll:

Work with our Engineering and Maintenance Branch at Sydney Trains in the Civil Engineering team to provide quality construction and design drawings for Sydney Trains assets.

Your focus will be on delivering drawings for construction and repairs of Bridges, tunnels, overhead wiring, drainage, station platforms, buildings, and retaining walls across the rail network using CAD design software, MicroStation. 

You will work with a team of Civil Engineering professionals on project specifications and requirements to establish a shared understanding of design scope, budget, time constraints, success indicators, quality, environmental and standards.

This is a Permanent full-time role based at Clyde, with flexibility through our hybrid working model. This will include working from home combined with days in the office at Clyde and Sydney Central Station and occasional site visits. 

About you

You have extensive experience in the production of accurate civil technical drawings to engineering design and specifications.

You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft office packages, Microcomputers and CAD design drafting packages, including 3D modelling, preferably in a rail environment. You also have knowledge in the relevant codes of practice/standards and other relevant codes relating to drafting,  including knowledge of geometric design principles and techniques with awareness of other rail design disciplines and their operational standards. 

Your sound conceptual, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to apply them in the development of relevant design solutions will help you to excel in this role. 

For more information  please view the role description and information pack.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 01 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JAGADEESH..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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