Project Engineer

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

South Grafton, NSW, AU, 2460

Job reference number: 108423

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $109773.0-$145530.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Join our Regional Road Network Maintenance team within our Road Maintenance and Resilience Division, where you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering road, bridge or maintenance projects in order to achieve road safety, asset management and network efficiency objectives.

You will:

• Manage project and delivery process including the delivery of direct control and contract works to ensure nominated road, bridge or traffic infrastructure and/or maintenance projects are developed and delivered to agreed time, cost, quality and scope requirements.
• Manage the investigation and design process by developing project briefs and cost estimates, procuring and overseeing service providers, monitoring and reviewing ongoing work programs to make effective use of resources and deliver agreed objectives.
• Prepare contract documents for bridge and road works projects, including technical specifications to engage, administer and deliver contract works and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Implement effective cost management systems to ensure efficient financial management of projects.
• Implement appropriate procedures, guidelines, processes and practices, in collaboration with TfNSW specialists, to deliver a high level of workplace health and safety and environmental management on projects and contracts.

This is a permanent fulltime opportunity based in Ballina or Grafton, in the NSW Far North Coast region.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

You are a collaborative and detail oriented engineering professional with experience in infrastructure or construction environments. You bring strong analytical skills, can interpret technical information and asset data, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You take a proactive, solutions focused approach to managing priorities and delivering high quality outcomes, supported by relevant engineering qualitifcations.

You bring

• Knowledge of the technical aspects of materials, equipment and techniques used in road, bridge and other related traffic infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Experience in the preparation of competitive and accurate estimates, job programs, project delivery briefs and WH&S management plans, quality, environmental, and traffic management plans for assigned projects.
• Experience in managing a direct control workforce to successfully undertake construction and maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of tenders and contract management requirements.
• Knowledge of computer-based tools and techniques for project and information management.

It is also essential that you hold a four-year engineering (Civil or related) degree from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualification, a current and valid Australian driver's licence, and have a willingness to travel and work outside standard hours when required.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 8 June 2026

For more information about this role, please contact ***email_hidden***.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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