Senior Rail Engineer

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability. Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients - proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.

We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in engineering.

At BG&E part of SYSTRA, we empower our people to lead technical excellence and solve challenging engineering problems. We are looking for a Senior Rail Engineer with strong CSR experience to lead project packages, mentor team members, and drive delivery across landmark rail initiatives.

As a Senior Rail Engineer, you will lead the technical design and site support for multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure projects. Leveraging your CSR expertise, you will ensure high quality standards on-site, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and guide junior engineers through technical design and construction interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead track engineering design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
  
• Perform CSR responsibilities, acting as the primary engineering reference point on-site to inspect works, manage design variations, and resolve technical issues.
  
• Drive stakeholder engagement with rail authorities, contractors, client delivery teams, and third parties.
  
• Conduct constructability reviews, safety-in-design assessments, and quality audits.
  
• Mentor and develop intermediate and graduate engineers within the rail team.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of civil/rail engineering experience, with a proven track record delivering Australian rail projects.
  
• Solid background in site representation, construction phase support, and interface management on live rail corridors.
  
• In-depth knowledge of rail standards (e.g., TfNSW/ASA, ARTCS, V/Line, or QR standards) and rail delivery frameworks.
  
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to negotiate outcomes between design offices and site teams.
  
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or relevant degree and CPEng
  

What do we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive remuneration.
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E's global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E.

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA - We value who you are - it begins with our values and continues through our culture - and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of BG&E's DNA. We value who you are - it begins with our values and continues through our culture - and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.