This is a Project Engineer role with Inland Rail based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Inland Rail Role Seniority - mid level More about the Project Engineer role at Inland Rail Project Engineer About the opportunity As a Project Engineer on Inland Rail's Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K) section, you'll be part of the team responsible for shaping the project during its critical development phase where early decisions genuinely influence long-term outcomes. If you enjoy complex engineering challenges, collaborative problem-solving, and seeing your work translate into real-world impact, this role will give you that and more. What you'll be part of Inland Rail is delivering a 1,600km freight rail corridor between Melbourne and Brisbane. The G2K section is a cornerstone of the Queensland delivery, involving multiple interfaces, stakeholders, and technical disciplines. You'll work client side, supporting the Project Manager and engaging with engineers, consultants, contractors, internal specialists and external stakeholder to progress planning, design, approvals, and readiness for delivery. What you'll be doing Contribute to the engineering and technical development of a major rail infrastructure project. Support project planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance reporting. Work closely with consultants and service providers to resolve technical and interface issues. Assist with contract administration, RFIs, variations, and payment claims. Undertake site inspections and collaborate with engineers across disciplines. Help monitor project progress against safety, program, budget, and quality KPIs. Support alignment of the environmental approvals with the project design. Play an active role in fostering a strong safety and environmental culture. Build productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. What you'll bring You're a capable, organised Project Engineer who enjoys working in structured but dynamic environments. About you A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership. Experience across engineering, construction, maintenance, or project delivery Exposure to major infrastructure projects (rail experience valued but not essential). Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Desirable: Experience in multi-disciplinary or client-side project environments. Exposure to planning or development phases (approvals, reference design, procurement). Familiarity with linear infrastructure or rail systems and standards. Why Inland Rail Work on a once-in-a-generation national infrastructure program. Brisbane based role with genuine influence on a major Queensland project. Collaborative, professional environment with a strong safety culture. Long term program offering career depth, stability, and development. Our Organisation and Culture The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture. At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us. All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs. Apply Now If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment. Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Inland Rail team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚙️ Contributing to engineering development Supporting project planning and reporting Building stakeholder relationships Key Strengths Civil Engineering degree ️ Strong communication skills Solutions-focused mindset Experience in multi-disciplinary project environments Familiarity with rail systems and standards Experience in planning or development phases A Final Note: This is a role with Inland Rail not with Hatch.
