Metallurgical Engineer

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

At Queensland Rail, we’re more than just trains. We connect people, businesses, and communities across one of the largest rail networks in Australia. With a proud history spanning over 150 years, we’re focused on creating a modern, sustainable, and customer-first railway system that meets the needs of Queenslanders now and into the future.

When you join Queensland Rail, you become part of a team that’s passionate about innovation, safety, and service. Whether you’re working behind the scenes or out in the field, your role will contribute to a network that supports growth, regional development, and everyday travel across the state.

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Metallurgical Engineer to join our Track and Civil Assets Engineering team, based in Brisbane. This is a rare chance to apply your materials expertise on a variety of complex and meaningful projects that span the entire Queensland Rail network.

In this role, you’ll work closely with internal engineering teams, maintenance crews, and external suppliers to ensure the integrity and longevity of our infrastructure and rollingstock assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading technical investigations into material performance and component failures
• Providing expert advice on welding, heat treatment, and protective coatings
• Reviewing and developing materials specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting procurement teams in supplier evaluations and quality control
• Collaborating with mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers on multidisciplinary projects
• Conducting site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards
• Contributing to research and innovation initiatives in materials science and sustainability

For more information, please read through the position description.

This Role Will Be Ideal for People Who

• Hold a recognised degree in Bachelor of Engineering preferably in Materials Engineering
• Substantial level of knowledge in track materials, particularly rail microstructure, mechanical properties, and performance of rail steel, as well as welding technology (flash butt, aluminothermic, and arc welding) and rail wheel/rail interaction.
• Enjoy solving complex technical problems and can translate insights into practical, real-world solutions
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for the Metallurgical Engineer role Req 9540 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Tuesday 29th April 2025.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Ben Hogan via email at ben.hogan@qr.com.au.