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Principal Engineer - Rail

SeniorFull-timeOfficeFortitude Valley QLD, AustraliaPosted 4 hours agoVerified 4 days ago
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About the job

The Principal Rail Engineer position at AECOM offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within a diverse portfolio of rail projects. This job is crucial for shaping sustainable transportation solutions in Australia and New Zealand. AECOM fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging team members to grow and thrive together.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing technical leadership

Provide technical leadership and guidance across rail track and infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
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Leading design reviews

Lead and undertake reviews of rail track designs, including third-party design submissions, to maintain project standards.
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Supporting project teams

Support project teams in achieving design objectives and delivering integrated engineering outcomes for rail projects.

Key criteria

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Rail engineering experience

10+ years of professional experience in railway engineering.

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Project delivery expertise

Proven experience delivering freight and passenger rail projects.

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Rail design software proficiency

Experience using Bentley OpenRail, 12D Track or similar software.

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5 criteria for this job
Rail engineering experience
10+ years of professional experience in railway engineering.

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Project delivery expertise
Proven experience delivering freight and passenger rail projects.

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Rail design software proficiency
Experience using Bentley OpenRail, 12D Track or similar software.

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Understanding of rail standards
Demonstrated understanding of QR, ARTC, and Aurizon standards.

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Communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

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