Project Engineer

4 days ago

Orange, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Play a hands-on role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of day-to-day road maintenance and minor construction projects. You'll lead a day labour workforce and oversee routine and outsourced works including pothole repairs, vegetation control, patching, pavement upgrades, concreting, stormwater drainage, and asphalting.

You'll bring your technical expertise in civil and structural engineering—especially in road maintenance, to ensure high-quality outcomes across time, cost, and scope. This role demands a proactive, collaborative approach and a readiness to respond to operational needs, including on-call availability.

This position can be based out of Orange, Lithgow or Bathurst, NSW

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You're a practical, solutions-focused engineer with a strong foundation in civil infrastructure and a passion for keeping regional roads safe and reliable. You thrive in a small team environment and are ready to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Strong understanding of materials, equipment, and techniques used in infrastructure environments

Familiarity with tendering and contract management processes

A four-year engineering degree (Civil or related) from an Australian university or equivalent overseas qualification

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Willingness to be available on-call and travel outside the district for training or operational needs as needed. 

Who we are

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

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 is an in-person, on-site role.

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 3 November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JACOB..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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