Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer – Track & Civil

• Lead critical rail projects shaping Victoria's transport future.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver safe, innovative solutions.
• Enjoy flexibility, professional growth, and impactful work.

V/Line's purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

We are experiencing significant growth and delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About The Role
The Senior Project Engineer (Development) – Track and Civil plays a key role in overseeing the development phases of Track and Civil projects within V/Line's Major Periodic Maintenance (MPM) Program. This position ensures projects are planned and delivered in line with V/Line's Design Management Procedure and MPM Framework, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the rail network.

Key accountabilities include:

• Provide engineering and project management support for planning and development within the MPM Program.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct site investigations and coordinate assessments to support project development.
• Offer technical advice and guidance to project managers and team members.
• Ensure design works align with V/Line's procedures and facilitate Safety in Design (SiD) workshops.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, including Change Requests and approvals.
• Work closely with Asset Planning Engineers and contribute to lessons learned workshops.

About You
You are an experienced professional with a strong background in rail infrastructure projects and a passion for delivering safe, efficient solutions. You thrive in dynamic environments, adapt quickly to change, and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Engineering expertise: A tertiary qualification in Engineering, with knowledge of railway track maintenance, renewal, and civil design.
• Project Management skills: Ability to apply project and program management principles effectively.
• Stakeholder engagement: Experience working with multiple stakeholders in complex environments, including government agencies.
• Technical proficiency: Familiarity with railway project design and delivery, estimating and costing, and Safety in Design (SiD) processes.
• Regulatory knowledge: Understanding of compliance requirements, including environmental and heritage approvals.
• Collaboration and independence: Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to team objectives.
• Adaptability and problem-solving: Ability to respond to changing priorities and develop innovative solutions.
• Safety and risk management: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment through proactive risk management.
• Alignment with V/Line's values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Railway, or related discipline).
• A valid Driver's Licence.

If your skills or experience don't exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Why V/Line
In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential – We're transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You'll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at or for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

We're proud to be recognised as a Work180 Endorsed Employer for the second consecutive year, a testament to our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and empowering workplace for women.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world's oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners' lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close: 11.59 pm on Monday, 17 th November 2025