Experienced Civil Engineer | National Rail Projects

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

Our recent acquisition of BG&E marks an exciting new chapter in our growth across Australia and New Zealand, creating even greater opportunities for our people as we expand our local presence and capability.

Context Work on major rail projects without the Sydney grind

Have you ever considered leaving the city life behind without limiting your career? Join our Newcastle team and deliver nationally significant rail and civil infrastructure projects while enjoying coastal living, shorter commutes and a better work-life balance.

This opportunity suits a Civil Engineer with rail experience who is looking for major project exposure, technical challenge and a clear pathway to Chartership and leadership.

What you’ll enjoy

Major project exposure across freight and passenger rail infrastructure

Newcastle lifestyle with coastal living and less time commuting

Strong project pipeline backed by long-term rail programs

Career development with support toward Chartership and leadership

Collaborative culture that values flexibility and work-life balance

Missions/Main Duties The role

As a Civil Engineer in our Rail Infrastructure team, you’ll play a key role in the design and delivery of complex rail and civil projects across the full project lifecycle.

You’ll be involved in:

Rail alignment design including horizontal and vertical geometry

Civil design for earthworks, drainage, access roads and corridor infrastructure

Concept, detailed design and construction documentation

Multidisciplinary coordination with signalling, structural, geotechnical and electrical teams

Safety in Design reviews and development of practical, constructible solutions

Technical reviews, design documentation and quality assurance

Profile/Skills What we’re looking forYou’ll be a qualified Civil Engineer with proven rail infrastructure experience and a strong understanding of rail engineering principles, standards and project delivery.

To be successful, you’ll bring

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Experience delivering rail infrastructure projects in heavy rail, light rail or metro environments

Strong capability in rail alignment, earthworks, drainage and corridor design

Local experience applying Australian rail standards with experience working with ARTC, TfNSW and/or Queensland Rail Strong communication skills and the ability to work well across multidisciplinary teams

Highly regardedCPEng or currently working toward Chartership Experience in consulting, contractor or client-side rail environments

Knowledge of brownfield rail design and constructability

Experience with 12d, Bentley Open Rail Designer, Autodesk Civil 3D, Micro Station or Project Wise Benefits  to support your career and work-life balance We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while maintaining balance and flexibility.

Benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and financial benefits

Salary sacrificing and novated leasing

Wellbeing support, parental leave, life insurance and income protectionEAP access, fitness sessions and free flu vaccinations

Learning and development opportunities

Paid Chartered Engineer status and professional memberships

Recognition programs and long-term career support

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equality is part of our DNA. We value people for who they are and foster a culture where everyone feels respected, included and supported to bring their full selves to work. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and encourage an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Wellbeing and Safety We provide collaborative working environments that support the safety and wellbeing of our people and stakeholders. We are committed to reducing risk, strengthening our safety systems and continuously improving performance.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type Hybrid Job  Summary Contract Type:
Permanent Job Family:  Alignment/Track