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.

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

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

What we’re looking for

You’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 regarded

• CPEng 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 OpenRail Designer, Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroStation or ProjectWise

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 protection
• EAP 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.