Civil Designer - Rail QLD & VIC

Melbourne, AustraliaPosted Oct 26, 2026

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups, specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With more than 10,300 employees worldwide, our mission is to design safe, sustainable transport solutions that connect people, promote social inclusion, and improve access to employment, education and leisure.

Our recent acquisition of BG&E marks an exciting new chapter in our growth across Australia and New Zealand, creating even greater opportunities for our people as we expand our local presence and capability. Context The opportunity What if your next move put you at the heart of the rail projects shaping how people and goods move?

We are an established rail engineering team with a strong pipeline of work and plenty more ahead. We are looking for someone who is ready to make an impact, take on fresh challenges and grow alongside a team that's building momentum. Missions/Main Duties You’ll be involved in: Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for rail, civil, earthworks, drainage, and corridor projects.

Produce construction-ready documentation in line with client and rail authority standards. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support design reviews and resolve clashes. Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and accurate project data in cloud-based systems. Review drawings and engineering information to ensure quality, accuracy, and constructability.

Profile/Skills What we’re looking for We are looking for people who enjoy being part of an National Team, with proven rail infrastructure experience and a strong understanding of rail engineering principles, standards and project delivery. To be successful, you’ll have: Demonstrated experience in rail infrastructure drafting within heavy rail, light rail, metro, or transport environments.

Strong understanding of rail geometry, civil design principles, earthworks, drainage, and corridor infrastructure. Experience applying Australian rail industry standards and specifications. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. Extensive 2D AutoCAD experience. Other rail design and digital engineering platforms are welcomed.

Benefits

to support your career and work-life balance We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while maintaining balance and flexibility. Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary and financial benefits Salary sacrificing and novated leasing Wellbeing support, parental leave, life insurance and income protection EAP access, fitness sessions and free flu vaccinations Learning and development opportunities Paid Chartered Engineer status and professional memberships Recognition programs and long-term career support Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces.

We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work. Wellbeing and Safety BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants. Workplace Type Hybrid You’ll be involved in: Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for rail, civil, earthworks, drainage, and corridor projects. Produce construction-ready documentation in line with client and rail authority standards.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support design reviews and resolve clashes. Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and accurate project data in cloud-based systems. Review drawings and engineering information to ensure quality, accuracy, and constructability. What we’re looking for We are looking for people who enjoy being part of an National Team, with proven rail infrastructure experience and a strong understanding of rail engineering principles, standards and project delivery.

To be successful, you’ll have: Demonstrated experience in rail infrastructure drafting within heavy rail, light rail, metro, or transport environments. Strong understanding of rail geometry, civil design principles, earthworks, drainage, and corridor infrastructure. Experience applying Australian rail industry standards and specifications.

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. Extensive 2D AutoCAD experience. Other rail design and digital engineering platforms are welcomed.

Benefits

to support your career and work-life balance We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while maintaining balance and flexibility. Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary and financial benefits Salary sacrificing and novated leasing Wellbeing support, parental leave, life insurance and income protection EAP access, fitness sessions and free flu vaccinations Learning and development opportunities Paid Chartered Engineer status and professional memberships Recognition programs and long-term career support Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces.

We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work. Wellbeing and Safety BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.

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