Lead Project Engineer - Unfitted Trains Solutions

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain’s railway. Since 2013, we’ve delivered over 200 consultancy contracts across Australia, the Middle East, and North America, supporting government agencies, public and private organisations, and passenger and freight operators.

Our reputation is built on consistently high levels of client satisfaction and technical expertise. We are driven by our core values: Agile, Always Safe, Care About People, Collaborative, Impartial and Passionate.

We offer a competitive and flexible employee experience, including:

• Highly competitive market rate salaries;
• Generous annual leave - 25 days per year, plus the option to buy or sell leave;
• Above award Parental Leave program;
• Life Insurance & Total Permanent Disability cover;
• Novated car leasing arrangements;
• Career development pathways;
• Learning & development programs;
• Rewards Gateway employee discounts; and
• Flexible working arrangements.

About the role

NRC Australia is currently hiring a Lead Project Engineer – Unfitted Trains Solution to join our team in Sydney, supporting the transformative Digital Systems Program for our client, Transport for NSW.

This is a newly created position designed to lead strategic workstream activities that will define a best-for-industry approach to accommodating unfitted trains on the Sydney Trains network. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering a safe, integrated solution that supports operational efficiency and service delivery.

What you will be involved in:

• Lead the strategic workstream for the Unfitted Trains Solution (UTS), including development, delivery, and acceptance of related activities.
• Manage a functional team to deliver system specifications, design variations, interface specifications, and approvals.
• Oversee the integration and acceptance of a Portable Onboard Device (POD) with Digital Systems Program sub-systems (Onboard, Trackside, FTN, DTRS, TMS) and legacy infrastructure.
• Ensure alignment with safety, performance, and operational requirements across the Sydney Trains network.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive technical outcomes and program success.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong background in engineering on signalling projects including leading engineering teams.
• Experience in Safety Assurance activities, and specifically, risk assessments.
• Good understanding of railway signalling and operational principles.
• Demonstrated success in delivering rail projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to capture stakeholder input across disciplines.
• Developed report writing skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of one or more of the following sub-systems; Trackside, Onboard, FTN, DTRS, TMS or equivalent sub-systems
• Chartered or working towards chartered or incorporated engineering status.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience during the development and entry into service phase of new rail infrastructure.
• Knowledge or experience of working in the Australian rail industry.

Sound interesting?

Apply today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application in due course.

Pre-Employment Checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national criminal history check and reference checks.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!