Senior Civil Engineer - Rail

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AECOM is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer, Rail, in Sydney to lead rail and civil design across feasibility, concept design, and construction, coordinating with signalling, overhead wiring, structures, geotechnical and civil teams. You’ll deliver rail alignments and drainage for NSW and ANZ programs while managing deliverables, budgets and schedule and supporting design assurance and safety. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in rail engineering in Australia, familiarity with Sydney Trains, TfNSW or ARTC standards, and proficiency in OpenRail, 12d or Civil 3D; Chartered status or progress is valued. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivery; highlight flexibility, DEI alignment, and readiness for early application due to fast closing.

Company Description

Come grow with us. 

AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.

Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

Due to continued growth across our Transportation business, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer – Rail to join our Sydney team. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's leading rail professionals while contributing to complex and high-profile rail projects across NSW and ANZ.

As a Senior Civil Engineer within our Rail team, you will play a key role in delivering rail track and civil infrastructure projects across a range of major transport programs.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership and mentoring to developing engineers.

How you’ll make a difference

• Delivering rail track design solutions across feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction support phases
• Undertaking and reviewing track alignment, rail geometry, formation and drainage design
• Coordinating with signalling, systems, overhead wiring, structures, geotechnical and civil teams to deliver integrated project outcomes
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and developing engineers
• Managing project deliverables, budgets and programme requirements
• Supporting design assurance, safety in design and quality management processes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Contributing to proposals, bids and business development activities across the rail sector

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive 

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Approximately 10+ years' experience in rail track engineering within a consulting, contractor or client environment
• Demonstrated experience delivering rail infrastructure projects in Australia
• Strong understanding of rail track design principles including alignment, geometry, formation and drainage
• Experience working to Sydney Trains, Transport for NSW, ARTC or other Australian rail authority standards
• Proficiency in OpenRail, 12d, Civil 3D or similar rail design software
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary rail projects and stakeholders
• Strong communication, collaboration and client engagement skills
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards Chartership will be highly regarded

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.