Project Engineer

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.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Franchise Power Team. In this role you’ll play a role in supporting the Project Manager with delivering critical power infrastructure across the network. You’ll represent Metro to ensure that the team is meeting deliverables set as part of the project scope and framework in accordance with the current Franchise agreement. You’ll work on exciting substation projects in locations such as Pakenham East and North Melbourne.

There are 2 fulltime, ongoing roles based out of our Collins Street office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Define aspects of the project management frameworks during the planning stages
• Support and achieve objects set out for Franchise support business plans and customer expectations
• You’ll ensure suitable resources, internal support and commercial viability for Metro to delivery on the project
• You’ll identify and resolve complex technical project management operations. 

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or equivalent
• Experience in Engineering, Rail, Project Management and/or Construction
• Communicate with influence with a range of different internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in the delivery of High Voltage Electrical Projects
• Managing contractors and consultants
• Experience with Signalling Design, Construction or Testing
• Experience in a railway system operational or design environment

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

Please note applications for this position will close on Tuesday 8th of July 2025. Shortlisting will commence prior to the ad closing.

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.

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.