Project Engineer EL 1-2 (Up to 20 Months Temporary Opportunity)

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Provide engineering and project management capability within a project development team within Regional Road Network Maintenance. The focus is primarily on developing infrastructure projects from inception through to delivery readiness where we develop a broad range of projects including pavement rehabilitations, drainage improvements, slope stabilisation, network safety and efficiency initiatives and corridor upgrades. You will work with internal clients to understand project objectives and work in collaboration with technical specialists and stakeholders to ensure projects are developed safely, efficiently and in accordance with quality, environmental and budget requirements.

More specifically you will:

• Support the planning, development and delivery of engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical engineering advice and recommendations to support project outcomes.

• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets and risks to ensure successful delivery.

• Coordinate consultants and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.

• Contribute to procurement, contract administration and project governance activities.

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislative requirements and organisational policies.

• Prepare project documentation, reports, briefs and correspondence for a range of audiences.

• Promote a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery.

Location: Newcastle | Fixed-term full-time contract ending 30 June 2028.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are an adaptable engineering professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering infrastructure outcomes for the community. You bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities while building productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of engineering or infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of project management principles, contract administration and risk management practices.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to analyse technical information and develop practical solutions.

• Well-developed planning, organisation and problem-solving capabilities.

• Commitment to workplace health and safety, quality and environmental management.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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