Principal Engineer - Rail

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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 and a strong pipeline of rail projects across Queensland and ANZ, we are seeking an experienced Principal Rail Engineer to join our Brisbane team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of rail projects, supporting the delivery of planning studies, feasibility assessments, tender designs, detailed design packages and construction support services. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver high-quality, innovative and sustainable rail solutions. As a senior member of our Rail team, you will mentor engineers, contribute to business development activities and help drive technical excellence across the business. How you'll make a difference Provide technical leadership and guidance across rail track and infrastructure projects. Lead and undertake reviews of rail track designs, including third-party design submissions. Support project teams in achieving design objectives and delivering integrated engineering outcomes. Develop and champion value engineering and innovation opportunities throughout project delivery. Provide specialist rail engineering advice to support contract administration and construction activities. Ensure compliance with client standards and Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements, including QR, ARTC and Aurizon frameworks. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate track design with civil, signalling, overhead wiring, structures and operational systems. Mentor and develop engineers while contributing to the continued growth of AECOM's Rail business. 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. Approximately 10+ years of professional experience in railway engineering. Proven experience delivering freight and passenger rail infrastructure projects within Australia or internationally. Strong knowledge of railway planning, alignment design and track engineering principles. Experience using Bentley OpenRail, 12D Track or similar rail design software. Demonstrated understanding of rail standards and governance requirements, including QR, ARTC and Aurizon standards. Experience preparing technical justifications, derogations and SFAIRP assessments. Strong understanding of rail design integration across multiple engineering disciplines. Experience supporting construction activities, site inspections and rail safety requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and project stakeholders. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Chartered status (CPEng), RPEQ and RIW accreditation, or the ability to obtain them. 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! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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. Videos To Watch