Project Engineer - Rail Signalling

About The Employer Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Coordinate signalling engineering and installation on a rail maintenance facility project at Ormeau. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will connect design, procurement and construction assurance with site and off-site delivery, preparing the works for testing and commissioning handover.

Your Responsibilities

• Review circuit books, drawings, specifications and materials schedules for installation readiness.
• Develop construction work packs, inspection plans, checklists and work instructions.
• Manage technical queries and proposed changes through approved design controls.
• Coordinate procurement and material readiness and support supervisors with resources, access and sequencing.
• Resolve interfaces with designers, subcontractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor programme performance and escalate delivery risks and resource constraints.
• Maintain inspection evidence, defect close-out, red-line drawings and as-built records for handover.
• Undertake certification only within demonstrated competence and formally assigned authority.

RequirementsSkills, Education And Requirements

• An engineering bachelor degree and at least three years in signalling engineering or construction.
• Knowledge of signalling drawings, circuit books, work packs, inspection documentation and rail standards.
• Experience with MicroLok, axle counters and signalling power systems; ETCS exposure is desirable.
• Ability to coordinate work packages, procurement and technical interfaces.
• Strong organisation, communication and construction-quality record management.
• RPEQ registration and a relevant Certificate IV in Rail Signalling are desirable; relevant experience and a clear pathway toward these credentials may also be considered.
• Ability to maintain the training, competence and authorisations for assigned rail safety duties.
• Primavera P6 capability is desirable.

BenefitsWhy Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

How To Apply

• Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
• Send your resume to Anna at [email protected].

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email [email protected].