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 way of life 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.
Advantages include:
Flexible working arrangements
Attractive 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.

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