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 opportunity 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 assetsAssess track condition and alignment across light rail and/or heavy rail infrastructureIdentify, document and assess defects and areas requiring further investigationProvide engineering advice on appropriate defect treatment, remediation and repairReview existing designs, drawings, maintenance records, inspection history and other asset informationCompare observed asset condition against design requirements, maintenance standards and available recordsUndertake inspections during live rail operations and scheduled possessions where requiredSupport or develop innovative inspection methodologies using recorded footage, drones, cameras and digital inspection toolsAnalyse inspection findings and supporting information to determine asset condition and engineering riskPrepare clear technical reports, recommendations and supporting documentationProvide 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 reportDemonstrated experience within light rail and/or heavy railStrong experience relating to rail track alignment and existing rail assetsProven experience undertaking asset inspections, audits and/or testingPractical experience identifying and assessing rail infrastructure defectsAbility to interpret engineering drawings, designs, maintenance records and historical asset informationExperience working safely within operational rail environmentsFlexibility to undertake day, night and possession-based inspectionsStrong technical reporting and engineering assessment capabilityAbility to provide practical recommendations for defect repair and remediationAn creative 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 workStarting September ****Senior technical role focused on existing operational rail assetsCombination of site inspections and desktop engineering assessmentOpportunity to influence inspection methodologies and introduce innovative technologyWork covering both asset condition assessment and practical defect remediation adviceCompetitive 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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