Senior Project Engineer

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

At Queensland Rail, we connect communities, industries and regions across the state by delivering essential services that have kept Queensland moving for 160 years.  

Our core priorities guide everything we do: keeping people safe, delivering exceptional services, strengthening our network, supporting freight, and operating efficiently and sustainably. 

Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress – watch our short video here

About the role:

Our South East Queensland (SEQ) Project Delivery Track & Civil team are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join their team on a permanent full-time basis based in the Brisbane CBD.

The successful applicant will provide project management services, on-site co-ordination and interface management of infrastructure projects ensuring compliance with Queensland Rail's Management Systems in the areas of safety, environment, quality and costs.

Current projects include culvert renewal, rail bridge replacement, embankment stabilisation, and other structure and civil related infrastructure renewal within network.  

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the engineering aspects of major rail infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and assurance on design, construction and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress, risks, budgets and compliance with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency in project delivery. 

For further information please click here to read the Position Description. 

In addition to the skills and experience required to deliver on the key responsibilities, we are seeking:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Engineering or equivalence recognised by Engineers Australia).
• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence.
• Site based project engineering experience.
• Highly motivated.
• Positive attitude and willing to learn.
• Railway track construction experience would also be highly desirable. 

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, standard business hours.
• Currently we offer work from home (WFH) one day a week.
• Regular opportunity for weekend/outside hours work, currently at least one weekend per month. At times nights are required, OT/penalty rates apply. 
   

Benefits that Count:

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Permanent full time, Brisbane CBD based role.
• Salary range specific to candidate’s level of experience will be annual base $143,802- $153,886 plus 12.75% superannuation.
• Competitive penalty rates also apply to OT, increasing your annual earning potential.
• Annual leave loading to eligible employees.
• Long-term career prospects with an industry leader. 
• Exposure to one of the largest rail infrastructure projects in SEQ.
• Free train travel to get you to and from work, plus access to other free or discounts rail travel.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
  
  

And more! Explore our full range of benefits - Why Queensland Rail 

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.

While we value our diverse and global workforce, sponsorship is not available for this role and applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights at application.

Apply for the Senior Project Engineer (ID11429) via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 7th June 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses. 

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. 

We provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees. 

If you do require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia via the details below.

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 also include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks, if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role.

For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, we will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to Queensland Rail's pre-employment frameworks.  

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia with your enquiry via cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.