Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Structures

About Inland Rail

Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

Join the team behind Inland Rail-one of the nation's most ambitious infrastructure programs-delivering faster, safer, and more efficient freight connections across regional communities. As a Project Engineer - Structures, you'll play a hands-on role in driving complex projects forward, ensuring they're delivered on time, on budget, and with lasting benefits for local economies and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of A2P Enhancement projects aligned with Inland Rail standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and internal teams to resolve technical queries and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate inputs from stakeholder engagement, safety, environment, commercial, and project controls.
• Review contractor scopes, schedules, budgets, and safety plans to ensure alignment with contract requirements.
• Assist in resolving site and construction issues, reporting on scope deviations and variation impacts.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Support project management planning, performance reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Assist with contract administration, financial forecasting, and approvals.
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with consultants and engineers.

About you

Ready to make your mark on one of Australia's most significant infrastructure programs?

If you're a proactive and solutions-focused Civil or Structural Engineer looking to contribute to high-impact projects and work alongside industry leaders, we'd love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Eligibility for membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia.
• Eligible for ARTC Major Construction Verification or Supervisor competency.
• Knowledge of or an awareness of work health and safety principles and relevant rail safety legislation.
• Demonstrable ability to work in an organised, well ordered manner.
• Highly developed written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Highly developed problem resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen.
• Driver's Licence - Class C

What you'll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.