Project Engineer - Rail Systems

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.  

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of legacy systems to support migration to Early Control Centre and CBTC signalling systems, including
  • Preparation of legacy system scopes of work
  • Co-ordinate design reviews between legacy system and the ECC and CBTC signalling systems
  • Co-ordinate delivery reviews for legacy system configuration, software delivery, and testing both at factory and site
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, system safety, project management, and configuration teams
• Ensure legacy system scope, interfaces, and integration activities are captured in project schedules and delivery baselines
• Monitor progress, identify scope gaps or emerging risks, and drive corrective actions
• Support technical issue resolution relating to legacy system integration
• Uphold strong health, safety, quality, and assurance standards aligned with project and alliance values

About You

This role is well suited to a Project Engineer who has worked on rail or infrastructure projects and enjoys coordinating across multiple disciplines.

You will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related discipline)
• Around 5 years’ experience in engineering/project delivery, ideally within the rail industry
• Exposure to Australian rail projects (PTA WA, ARTC, NSW, MTM, QR highly regarded)
• Experience across systems engineering and project delivery lifecycles
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindset

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with interface and integration management artefacts (e.g. ICDs, integration plans, interface registers)
• Eligibility for or progress toward Engineers Australia Chartered status (CPEng/RPEQ)
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) accreditation

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.  

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.  

How to apply

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV online to be considered for this role.