Graduate Civil Engineer (Feb 2025)

To provide engineering services and business support, delivering quality, commercially focused engineering solution's across Queensland Rail Network Lines of Business.

• Assist in engineering planning design and documentation towards the  provision of commercially valuable effective engineering solutions to Queensland Rail's businesses.
• Undertake design and management of small engineering or safety  related projects.
• Identify and propose opportunities for business improvement,  technology development and innovation to support and enhance Queensland Rail's commercial advantage.

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a graduate, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy, and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career.

Your opportunity

At Queensland Rail, your growth really matters. From our varied and exciting graduate experiences to real support and mentorship, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the rail industry, on Queensland and on your future - and everything you learn will set you and your career apart. Here’s some of what you’ll have access to:

• Our formal Essential Skills program, helping you develop knowledge and experience.
• Our formal mentoring program with expert leaders.
• Support from the Queensland Rail Young Professionals Network.
• Frequent networking events with other graduates.

Progress that counts

With Cross River Rail changing the way we travel, to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympics, and all the amazing progress taking place in local communities across our state, there has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. Adding to this with over 4000km of regional track, Queensland Rail have endless opportunities for you to support exciting, innovative projects across our state to ensure our network is safe and reliable for all our customers, communities and industry. Here's just some of what you could be working on:

• The $764.3 million European Train Control System rollout.
• Three new Gold Coast line stations, as well as $2.6 billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project- track Duplication.
• The $7.1 billion Ormeau Stabling and Maintenance Facility project.
• The 65 New Next Generation Rolling Stock (Trains) built in Maryborough.
• Central West line bridge replacement program replacing 16 bridges and repairing 44. 
• Portsmith (Cairns) level crossing upgrade. This is part of a broader program of work consisting of 18 level crossing upgrades across the Regional business
• Townsville to Cairns Track Renewal 

What you’ll bring

As a graduate, a Bachelor of Civil Engineering is essential. Other than that, we’d love you to have:             

• High level of project management skill including gathering, analysing, documenting, integrating and reporting information.
• Substantial level of interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
• Substantial analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of meaningful benefits, all designed to help you bring your best, including:   

• Free travel to and from work, home and duty on our train network
• Additional leave and flexible working arrangements.
• A fitness passport and annual flu vaccinations.
• Professional memberships and study assistance.

Pre-register         

We’re so excited you’re considering joining our graduate program. Please click the link below. Applications close July 2024 

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity, please contact Megan Wood via email qrcareers@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application we can only receive applications via the website.