Structures Design Engineer

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

We’re seeking a full-time Structures Design Engineer to join our team in a permanent role, based at MTM’s Docklands head office.

This position plays a key role in delivering structural design outcomes that uphold Metro’s principles and standards.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative environment with access to professional development, technical expertise, and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and work–life balance.
• A purpose‑driven role contributing to the safe, reliable operation and future development of Melbourne’s rail network for millions of customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete design activities relating to the development of Structures design (existing and new structures such as bridges, crash beams, retaining walls, and overhead wire and signalling support structures) including drawings, design reports, engineering calculations, and other outputs as necessary to provide assurance that the design meets MTM requirements.
• Apply infrastructure, engineering standards and system specifications to prepare designs.
• Identify and assist in resolving non-conformances with the design standards or the operational requirements and provide the Track and Structures Design Review Manager a recommendation on granting of waivers.
• Assist with the preparation of design specifications for the collection of design inputs such as site survey.
• Provide technical advice on projects to other officers/divisions and external parties.
• Adherence to all legislative and regulatory requirements including conducting and participating in Safety in Design, risk assessments, and peer reviews as required.
• Assist with the preparation of MTM Management of Change and Engineering Change Processes.
• Assist continuous improvement of MTM systems and processes.
• Contribute to the company wide goal of maximising the value of technical knowledge base in accordance with company objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering suitable for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia or an appropriate technical qualification with proven industry capability acceptable to MTM.
• Experience with structural design software such as SpaceGass
• Experince in bridge design would be advantageous. 
• Substantial experience providing service across multiple business areas in a large organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate for key outcomes.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff and management at all levels.

Interested?

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Help us connect people and places across a growing Melbourne. 

Applications close 24th March 2026.  Please note that shortlisting may commence prior to advertisement closing. 

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.