Project Engineer

About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow. 

About the Role

Joining our Rail Projects East team based out of Salisbury North, SA, you will drive the planning and operational delivery of a broad portfolio of track and civil renewals and maintenance projects. From complex corridor renewals to routine civil infrastructure maintenance, our team plays a critical role in preserving and upgrading essential rail assets across the region.

As a Track & Civil Project Engineer, you will focus on the technical, commercial, and engineering management required to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. Based in Salisbury North, you will act as the key connection between the site execution team, project leadership, client representatives, and external subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery: Develop and monitor project schedules, scope requirements, and work methodology statements for routine maintenance and major rail occupations.
• Commercial & Cost Control: Assist with procurement, budget forecasting, package scoping, subcontractor management, and variation tracking.
• Technical Management: Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), resolve technical site queries, review design packages, and ensure alignment with track and civil engineering standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain strong working relationships with internal delivery teams, key rail client representatives, network controllers, and subcontractors.
• Quality & Handover Management: Drive project-level quality management processes, ensuring full completion of technical documentation, as-builts, and client handovers.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 
• Relevant certifications in engineering or construction management are a plus (e.g., Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)). 
• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in the construction industry
• Tier 1 / Tier 2 Background: Proven track record delivering major infrastructure projects within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor environment
• Rail Infrastructure Expertise: Extensive experience in the delivery of complex rail projects, with a strong understanding of rail construction methodologies and staging
• MTM Proficiency: Demonstrated working knowledge of Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) Engineering Standards, Policies, and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Project planning skills
• Demonstrable and successful experience in a business/project operations management role gained at a similar level
• Demonstrated ability in proactively building relationships with key stakeholders

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

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