Site Engineer

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.

Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with Department of Transport and Main Road. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast; upgrades for stabling yards; track works and surface rail enhancements; and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system.

About the Role

This role is ideal for early-career engineers looking to build real project experience in a client-side role. You'll support the Delivery Manager by gathering information from site, understanding the status of works and contributing to design and delivery activities. You'll add value by working closely with top tier contractors, experienced project leaders and technical specialists contributing to the delivery of our Rail, Integration and Systems program of works.  It's a rare chance to gain broad exposure, improve core engineering skills and contribute to a major program shaping Queensland's future transport network.

Working across our Brisbane construction sites, this role is primarily Monday to Friday but will require flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours and on weekends to support activities scheduled to occur outside of peak rail network usage. We welcome applications from both recent graduates and more experienced engineers with site-based project experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until August 2027 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the site-based delivery effort by building rapport with contractor teams, understanding daily activities and helping keep information flowing.
• Monitor and provide surveillance of project works when requested to ensure safety, quality and compliance.
• Provide support to the design process by coordinating reviews, contractor workshops, version control and distribution activities.
• Actively contribute to program meetings and workshops.
• Build an understanding of current and upcoming works across the surface rail and systems program.
• Liaise with technical resources to support resolution of issues and completion of projects works to specification.
• Assist with construction delivery requirements and ensure timely communication of issues.
• Support reporting deliverables including analysis and progress inputs.
• Assist with the resolution of Request for Information (RFIs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Assist with the development and completion of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality and Safety Audits.

About You:

• You enjoy being out on site and engaging with contractor teams.
• You communicate clearly and build relationships with ease.
• You're proactive, curious and confident asking questions to understand work progress.
• You have good problem-solving skills and a practical mindset.
• You're organised, adaptable and keen to learn from experienced project leaders.
• You're safety-minded and understand the importance of working to project requirements.
• You hold a relevant engineering degree and are open to occasional after-hours support when needed.

Why work with CRRDA?

On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

How To Apply

Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 30th November 2025.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.