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 enjoyMajor project exposure across freight and passenger rail infrastructureNewcastle way of life with coastal living and less time commutingStrong project pipeline backed by long-term rail programsCareer development with support toward Chartership and leadershipCollaborative 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 geometryCivil design for earthworks, drainage, access roads and corridor infrastructureConcept, detailed design and construction documentationMultidisciplinary coordination with signalling, structural, geotechnical and electrical teamsSafety in Design reviews and development of practical, constructible solutionsTechnical 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 solid understanding of rail engineering principles, standards and project delivery.

To be successful,



you'll bringBachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or equivalentExperience delivering rail infrastructure projects in heavy rail, light rail or metro environmentsStrong capability in rail alignment, earthworks, drainage and corridor designLocal experience applying Australian rail standards with experience working with ARTC, TfNSW and/or Queensland RailStrong communication skills and the ability to work well across multidisciplinary teams

Highly regardedCPEng or currently working toward ChartershipExperience in consulting, contractor or client-side rail environmentsKnowledge of brownfield rail design and constructabilityExperience 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 arrangementsAttractive salary and financial benefitsSalary sacrificing and novated leasingWellbeing support, parental leave, life insurance and income protectionEAP access, fitness sessions and free flu vaccinationsLearning and development opportunitiesPaid Chartered Engineer status and professional membershipsRecognition 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.

📌 Experienced Civil Engineer | National Rail Projects (Newcastle)
🏢 SYSTRA ANZ
📍 Newcastle