Assistant Engineer

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You'll be part of the team that authorises, creates, upholds and improves the standards across a large organisation, sit at the table with the decision makers.

In this role, you'll:

Join a skilled team delivering signalling and infrastructure projects across Sydney’s rail network, focusing on critical upgrades and enhancements that improve safety and reliability.

Work closely with Project Engineers and commissioning teams, assisting with complex tasks or independently managing smaller projects.

Contribute to key initiatives such as re-signalling projects and Area Wide Design (AWD) signalling upgrades, playing a pivotal role in transforming network operations.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, traveling across the network to address challenges and deliver impactful improvements in functionality, safety, and efficiency.

This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career by gaining exposure to diverse projects and developing expertise in signalling systems, rail infrastructure engineering, and project delivery.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the Information Pack and  role description

About you

You hold tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Signalling or Control Systems) or have equivalent related industry experience.

Your background in engineering and project support equips you to succeed in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, technical expertise, and adaptability are essential. Ideally, you also have experience or exposure to signalling systems or project work within a rail environment.

You’re skilled in managing project deliverables, such as budgets, timelines, and resource planning to achieve project objectives. You’ve gained experience in supporting Project Engineers with task delivery, compliance, and quality assurance and the ability to manage smaller projects, including developing schedules, coordinating resources, and meeting safety and technical standards.

This is an opportunity to gain experience working alongside multidisciplinary experts and develop specialised knowledge in signalling and rail infrastructure within a collaborative, dynamic environment where your contributions make a tangible difference. Take the next step in your engineering career and apply today!

This role offers flexibility, with opportunities to work from home, on-site, or in the office, depending on project requirements. Occasional weekend and/or night shift work may also be required based on project needs.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 30 July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact FRANCIS.WEN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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