Senior Rail Asset Inspection & Assurance RPEQ Engineer
Rail Infrastructure | 6-Month Contract | Starting September ****
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Rail Asset Inspection & Assurance RPEQ Engineer
for an approximately six-month engagement supporting the inspection, assessment and technical assurance of operational rail infrastructure.
This role will suit a senior rail engineer with strong practical experience in
track alignment, asset inspection, defect identification and engineering assessment
across light rail and/or heavy rail environments.
IBG is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment.
We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical professionals.
Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.
About the Opportunity
This is a hands-on technical role combining site-based rail asset inspections with desktop engineering review and formal reporting.
You will inspect existing rail infrastructure, identify and assess defects, review available design and maintenance information, and provide practical engineering advice around defect treatment and remediation.
The assignment will involve working around an operational rail environment, so flexibility to undertake inspections during the day, at night and within scheduled possessions will be required.
There is also an chance to bring a more innovative approach to asset inspection,



including the use of drone or camera-recorded footage and inspection technology or software capable of assisting with the identification and assessment of defects.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake detailed inspections and technical assessments of operational rail assets
Assess track condition and alignment across light rail and/or heavy rail infrastructure
Identify, document and assess defects and areas requiring further investigation
Provide engineering advice on appropriate defect treatment, remediation and repair
Review existing designs, drawings, maintenance records, inspection history and other asset information
Compare observed asset condition against design requirements, maintenance standards and available records
Undertake inspections during live rail operations and scheduled possessions where required
Support or develop innovative inspection methodologies using recorded footage, drones, cameras and digital inspection tools
Analyse inspection findings and supporting information to determine asset condition and engineering risk
Prepare clear technical reports, recommendations and supporting documentation
Provide the required
RPEQ engineering review and sign-off of the final report
About You
You will bring:
Degree-qualified engineer with current RPEQ registration
,



with the ability to sign the final engineering report
Demonstrated experience within
light rail and/or heavy rail
Strong experience relating to
rail track alignment and existing rail assets
Proven experience undertaking
asset inspections, audits and/or testing
Practical experience identifying and assessing rail infrastructure defects
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, designs, maintenance records and historical asset information
Experience working safely within operational rail environments
Flexibility to undertake
day, night and possession-based inspections
Strong technical reporting and engineering assessment capability
Ability to provide practical recommendations for defect repair and remediation
An innovative mindset around inspection techniques and asset condition assessment
Experience with
drone inspections, camera-based inspections, recorded asset surveys, computer vision, AI-assisted defect identification or similar inspection software
would be highly regarded, but is not essential.
What's on Offer
Approximately
6 months of contract work
Starting September ****
Senior technical role focused on existing operational rail assets
Combination of site inspections and desktop engineering assessment
Opportunity to influence inspection methodologies and introduce innovative technology
Work covering both asset condition assessment and practical defect remediation advice
Competitive contract engagement
If you are an RPEQ Engineer with strong rail asset inspection and track experience, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

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