Project Engineer - Signals

About the role

ARTC operates and maintains Australia's national rail network, connecting regions, cities and ports. Its Infrastructure Projects team is delivering nationally significant rail projects, including the $2.8 billion Network Investment Program. ARTC is seeking a Project Engineer - Signals to provide engineering and project delivery support across capital infrastructure projects in NSW, with a strong focus on railway signalling and communications. The role works closely with Project Managers, technical specialists, contractors and stakeholders, from planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering and project management support throughout the project lifecycle, including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Support the delivery of multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects, focusing on signalling and communications systems.
• Monitor project progress, including costs, schedules, quality and safety performance, and give regular updates to Project Managers.
• Work with design consultants, construction contractors and internal teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Coordinate project interfaces with rail operations, corridor managers, utility providers, local councils and other external stakeholders.
• Help resolve technical and project delivery challenges to minimise risks and delays.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with rail safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Qualifications and experience enabling one or more of the following: Project Engineer (ARTC Project Management Matrix), Signal Project Engineer or Signal Engineer (ARTC Signalling Matrix), Control Systems Engineer (ARTC Operational Technologist Matrix).
• Experience in engineering maintenance, construction or project management within a railway signalling environment.
• Sound understanding of railway signalling systems and their application in rail infrastructure.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and good communication skills with contractors, specialists and stakeholders.
• Semi-regular travel, which may occasionally include weekends; flexibility and willingness to travel are essential.
• Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership and a current Class C driver's licence.
• Nice to have: experience on greenfield or brownfield rail construction projects, capital works project delivery, knowledge of railway systems and standards across signalling, track and civil, a Certificate IV in Electrical Rail Signalling or an ARTC Signals Statement of Competency, and a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card or Construction White Card.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of railway signalling systems.

What we offer

• Talk to us about flexible working options.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Resources for health, wellbeing and development.
• Novated leasing options, discounts and support programs.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and their direct families.

Applications close on Monday 9 November 2026. Pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing, are required.