Job Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced track design professional to join our dynamic and high-performing engineering team on a 2-year fixed term contract basis.
The Role:
* Responsible for the design, review, and development of integrated track infrastructure for both internal and external projects.
* Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible track designs that align with project timelines and budget requirements.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, asset management, operations, works delivery) and external third-party consultants to consolidate design requirements and implement design solutions.
* Conduct site inspections and surveys to inform track infrastructure design and collaborate with external consultants for engagement, design, and delivery.
* Provide technical support and conduct peer reviews for internal teams, including engineering, asset management, and works delivery teams, to ensure quality and compliance.
* Lead technical feasibility studies and participate in risk assessments for track design projects, including derailment investigations and other safety-related evaluations.
* Present track design concepts and plans to internal teams, clients, and regulatory authorities for approval.
About You:
* Strong understanding of track design principles, including track geometry, earthworks, and corridor modeling, with a focus on brownfield railway projects.
* Demonstrable knowledge of perway/track engineering concepts, survey principles, and asset management principles.
* Proven ability to work with internal teams, external stakeholders, and third-party consultants to deliver design solutions.
* Experience in conducting technical feasibility studies, risk assessments, and safety evaluations for track projects.
* Ability to conduct site inspections and collaborate with external parties for design and delivery.
* Regulatory compliance: experience in presenting designs to clients, internal teams, and regulatory authorities for approval.
* Project management: ability to support project timelines and deliver high-quality design solutions.
Requirements:
* Civil engineering bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience in railway alignment track design & engineering.
* Good knowledge of RISSB group standards, Australian standards, and applications for safe and reliable train operations.
* Knowledge of Arc and/or PTA standards and specifications is desirable.
* Proficient in developing & producing track design drawings using Bentley Openrail Designer & Micro Station from concept through to IFC design.
* Proven experience in the development, design, and delivery of brownfield rail projects including track renewal, upgrades, turnouts & level crossings.
* Working knowledge of detailed site inspection, analysis of track & feature survey, detailed topographical survey, railway construction methodology/principles.
* Working knowledge of perway engineering and track engineering safety standards.