Project Engineer

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow. 

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:

Work within the Engineering & Maintenance Division, which is responsible for maintaining and renewing essential rail infrastructure across the Sydney Trains network.

You'll be involved in the planning, delivery and completion of rail projects in signalling, control systems and electrical Systems & Electrical portfolios, depending on your background and expertise.

From developing initial cost estimates and construction schedules to coordinating work on-site and supporting the commissioning process, you'll be part of every stage of the project lifecycle.

You will work alongside experienced project managers, engineers and construction teams to ensure technical specifications are met, safety standards are upheld and all work is completed to time and quality expectations.

Whether you're focused on operational technology and control systems or delivering traditional civil works in the rail corridor, you'll be helping to deliver infrastructure that directly improves reliability and service for Sydney Trains customers.

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

About you

You have relevant engineering qualifications - electrical, control systems and signalling experience in infrastructure or construction projects, preferably in rail. You're confident working in a safety-focused environment, collaborating across teams, and interpreting technical documentation. Experience with site work, system integration, or commissioning will be highly valued.

You're motivated to develop your skills and contribute to major public infrastructure projects in a supportive and dynamic team.

You're comfortable interpreting technical documents, working across teams, and contributing to a positive safety culture. If you have experience working on active construction sites, managing interfaces between systems, or supporting commissioning activities, you'll thrive in this role.

These roles are ideal for motivated engineers ready to contribute to large-scale public infrastructure projects and expand their capability within a supportive, technically strong environment.

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 Friday 26th September 2025.

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