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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Project Engineer – Rail
12 August ****
About the job
About The Project
McConnell Dowell and CPB Contractors, along with Design partners Mott McDonald, Arup and Aurecon have been awarded the Tram Grade Separation Projects as an Alliance, comprising of works at three main locations along the Glenelg Tram Line. The level crossings at Marion Road , Cross Road (MAC) and Morphett Road (MTX) will be replaced by tram overpasses, removing the interface with road traffic and creating new public spaces beneath. This project will improve network efficiency and safety at their locations for all users.
These projects will be delivered by the Tram Grade Separation Projects Alliance (TGSPA) together with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
Reporting to the Delivery Manager, you will work closely with the project operations team, contributing to the successful delivery of a key South Australian infrastructure project.
Responsibilities Include
Provide engineering expertise to facilitate the rail construction process
Support and assist the construction team in the execution of the project on time and to budget
Ensure design deliverables are clearly defined in support of construction and project deliverables
Maintain positive relationships with client representatives
Promotion of the Alliance Charter including Our Values, Vision, Mission, and Key Result Areas, whilst understanding the individual contribution to its delivery
Compliance with the safety and environmental responsibilities specific to the Alliance Management Plan and promote the highest health and safety standards
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Proven experience working in the relevant rail industry of at least 5 years – rail delivery is highly regarded




Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering
Experience within the Construction/Engineering sectors
Competent in planning & organising work schedules and delivering to timelines
Strong and Clear communication skills, written and verbal
Must be SA based or willing to relocate at own expense.
About Us
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia , Current Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
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