Metro is a multi-award winning organisation, and we pride ourselves on our team of honest, high performing professionals who are talented, inclusive and safety focused and who are at the core of our success. You will be joining an organisation that is known as a global leader in its field but also prides itself on being dynamic, embracing new technologies and focused on customer service. Our aim is to promote work/life balance, allow team members to bring their best to work and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world-class railway service.
We are currently seeking Senior Track & Civil Engineers and Track and Civil Engineers to join the growing Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) team.
The roles provide technical expertise, assurance, and leadership on behalf of the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) related to Track and Civil Engineering (including all track related assets).
The role also includes the opportunity to lead Engineering Assurance and Design Review activities across the MTM program of works in support of the State Government “Big Build”. This includes providing assurance that all engineering documentation and designs meet MTM’s obligations as an accredited Rail Transport Operator (RTO) and Rail Infrastructure Manger (RIM) under the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL).
This is a great opportunity to work with maintenance engineers, asset managers, and risk advisers to improve your knowledge and understanding of railways and all things track engineering. This is a permanent full-time opportunity. As an MTM employee, you will have access to free travel along the network.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Lead engineering activities to achieve good quality solutions/outcomes for passengers, employees and the MTM business aligned to MTM’s strategic plan and business objectives.
- Lead technical assurance activities on behalf of the MTM Chief Engineer relating to Track and Civil Engineering including:
- Change Management
- Standards and technical documentation development
- Project scope, requirements and impact assessments
- Technical Investigations (where required)
- Lead in facilitating the efficient delivery of the MTM program of works in support of the State Government “Big Build,” including:
- Reviews design to ensure they are compliant with MTM Standards, operational requirements, as set out within project requirements specification and project scope and technical requirements.
- Attend risk assessments, Safety in Design Reviews, and design workshops to identify, mitigate and review future risk
- Support the review of products and systems and make recommendations for their suitability
About You
- Have 3+ years’ experience (or 5+ years for Senior Role) within Track, Civil, Drainage or Geotechnical engineering, design or maintenance is highly desirable
- Be a Registered Practicing Engineer – Victoria (RPEV), or be eligible for qualification
- Has knowledge and experience within the railway systems and operational design environment
- Demonstrated experience in writing and preparing technical reports
- Strong understanding of Safety in Design and risk assessments
- Has strong stakeholder management experience within a multi-disciplinary organisation
- Tertiary qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Why work for Metro?
- Attractive Remuneration: Excellent pay package with laptop and mobile phone
- Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to delivering projects that improve the safety and reliability of Melbourne’s rail network
- Permanent Opportunity: Our ongoing involvement in the exciting pipeline of major rail projects
- Benefits: Free Myki travel across Victoria and other great corporate discounts
- Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: We encourage flexibility and wellbeing; you will manage your own schedule and we will support you to thrive in your role. MTM supports flexible working arrangements.
This is a fantastic and dynamic opportunity to build on the career you have developed to date and be part of the legacy that ‘connects people and places for a growing Melbourne’.
If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspiration then we want to hear from you!
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal by Sunday 28th August 2022 to be considered for this position.
Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.