Project Engineer

Metro Overview

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer (Electrical & OCS) to support the Melton Level Crossing Removal Project as part of the North Western Program Alliance

As the Project Engineer (Electrical & OCS) you will be responsible for the Station and Carparking Electrical, Electrical (Civil) and OCS packages as part of the Temporary and Permanent stations at Melton

This role will coordinate the procurement, subcontractor engagement (scoping, tender evaluation), planning and co-ordination of works onsite (programming, permits, AMS/TRA/ITP preparation, monthly reporting). As well as the permanent works packages will require design review, value engineering, and early subcontractor engagement

This position is offered as a 12 month full time max term contract based onsite at our Melton Level Crossing Removal project

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Metro's interest for the State and meet completions process deliverables as set by the Project or Program Proposal / Project Brief in accordance with MTM’s Franchise Agreement and relevant aspects of the applicable project management framework across the project life cycle.
• Prepare project plans and risk assessments, scope of works for evaluation and tendering purposes
• Support project schedule management and project budget management
• Provide subcontractor commercial management, including the validation of claims, variations and execution of commercial agreements
• Ongoing reporting of the project progress
• Ensure adherence to internal and alliance SOPs, external regulations and laws (including maintenance of project documentation)
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise on a project – finding efficient and effective solutions
• Commission and qualification activities
• Monitor, plan and execute work packages to ensure they meet quality, safety and environmental and design standards
• Consult with contractors and subcontractors on critical issues that impact on projects, and achieve agreement on the most appropriate course of action.
• Ensure site access and excavation permits and other relevant documentation are adhered to
• Develop and monitor onsite quality assurance documentation
• Identify work practices, methods, quality, cost, time, scope and activities that can be altered or improved

About You: 

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Experienced in project delivery across LV Electrical & OCS scope of works
• Previous experience in subcontractor management
• 5 years plus experience in Engineering, Rail , Project Management and Construction
• Well developed stakeholder engagement experience across multi-discplinary organisations

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before COB Monday 21st of April  and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

The recruitment and selection process for this position may require shortlisted applicants to undertake, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History Checks.

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation