Principal Track Engineer
Job Summary
At Queensland Rail we connect communities industries and regions across the state by delivering essential services that have kept Queensland moving for 160 years.
This is an opportunity to influence some of Queenslands most significant rail projects while enjoying the flexibility stability and work-life balance that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Why Join Queensland Rail
Enjoy genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements.
Help deliver once-in-a-generation rail projects.
Shape engineering outcomes across the full asset lifecycle.
Influence strategic engineering and asset outcomes.
Build your future with confidence supported by a significant pipeline of infrastructure investment.
Invest in your professional growth with CPD support professional memberships and ongoing development opportunities.
Lead mentor and develop the next generation of rail engineers.
Experience the Queensland lifestyle based in Brisbane CBD with relocation support considered for interstate candidates.
Enjoy variety in your work balancing collaboration in the office site engagement and occasional travel across Queensland Rails diverse network.
Join a highly experienced and collaborative engineering team with direct access to specialist civil structural and track engineering expertise.
About this opportunity
As Principal Track Engineer youll be a recognised technical leader helping shape the future of Queenslands rail network through major infrastructure projects asset management initiatives and strategic engineering decisions.
Youll have the opportunity to:
Play a key role in major rail infrastructure projects including The Wave Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) and Logan & Gold Coast Faster Rail helping deliver projects that will support Queenslands future growth.
Provide whole-of-life asset leadership across the planning design delivery maintenance and optimisation of Queensland Rails track infrastructure.
Influence key engineering decisions through technical governance design assurance engineering acceptance and standards development.
Act as a recognised subject matter expert providing trusted advice to senior leaders asset owners and major project teams.
Represent the discipline in technical forums and leadership discussions helping shape strategic asset and infrastructure outcomes.
Partner with maintenance and operational stakeholders to solve complex engineering challenges and improve network performance and reliability.
Mentor and develop engineers and designers within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment supported by experienced civil structural and track engineering specialists.
Build Your Legacy - What Youll Bring
Were looking for an experienced engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence mentor and drive outcomes across a complex asset environment.
Significant experience in rail track infrastructure design and engineering.
Strong technical expertise in track design engineering assurance and asset management principles.
The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and provide trusted technical advice on complex engineering challenges.
Proven experience leading mentoring and developing engineering professionals and technical teams.
A Bachelor of Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or eligibility to obtain registration through an existing CPEng or equivalent professional recognition
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Your journey matters. Make it with us.
This is more than a traditional engineering role.
Its an opportunity to influence major rail investment shape technical standards support landmark infrastructure projects and help deliver the rail network Queensland will rely on for decades to come.
If youre looking for a role that combines technical influence meaningful projects flexibility and long-term impact wed love to hear from you.
If you are interested please apply before 11:59pm on Wednesday 30th of September 2026.
Please reach out to Cynthia if you have any questions at
Required Experience:
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