Project Engineer

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning Occupation: Projects Reference: 5733 Network Design and Integration is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for the delivery of transport priorities through the development and delivery of an integrated pipeline of projects and support Victoria's Big Build to ensure an integrated network.
We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
About the Role This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 13/9/2027.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting all project activities from design to delivery and commissioning.
As a Project Engineer, you will ensure that all engineering work is completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with relevant safety and quality standards.
The successful incumbent to this position will also collaborate extensively with fellow subject matter experts and external project teams to ensure alignment to the project's vision and purpose.
In addition to the prerequisite, the successful candidate must have a current valid driver license, may be required to undertake a shift which will include as part of a regular pattern or roster cycle Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, and/or afternoon/night shifts.
Also, successful applicant may be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requirement.
Position Accountabilities The successful candidate needs to provide technical support and advice to management, contractors, and project teams in reviewing and updating project briefs, design specifications, and documentation, while assisting with coordination of design reviews, schedules, and stakeholder meetings.
Additionally, provide sound advice aligned with relevant standards and guidelines, exercising independent judgment to resolve competing objectives and fostering a collaborative, achievement-focused culture.
Key Selection Criteria – KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Applied) - Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines.
Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems.
If required, determine additional information needed to make informed decisions.
Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
Communicate with Impact (Applied) - Prepares and delivers logical sequential and succinct presentations; Uses clear & concise language; Uses media appropriate to the audience and presents information to develop the understanding of the topic.
Project Delivery (Applied) - Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.
Stakeholder Management (Applied) - Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.
Strategic Planning (Applied) - Ensures that day to day planning and work processes are in line with team/organisation strategy; Identifies and develops own and team objectives linking strategies to actions to achieve these; Guides others in strategic planning process.
Professional Knowledge (Engineering) (Applied) - Engages with stakeholders to isolate constraints and requirements for engineering designs or processes and prepares engineering reporting, design and solutions.
Applies systematic tools, techniques and methods to effectively plan and implement well-defined engineering projects.
Reporting (Applied) - Proficient in assessing the quality of data and generating reports.
Uses data to develop reports, visualisations and dashboards.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Resilience (Applied) - Gives frank and honest feedback/advice.
Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism and respond constructively; Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion.
Flexibility and adaptability (Applied) – Accept changed priorities without undue discomfort.
Responds quickly to changes.
Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation.
Qualifications and Experience Mandatory A tertiary qualification in engineering, management, technology or other discipline.
Experience working on major transport infrastructure projects.
What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.
Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services.
A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.
We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.
Culture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.
At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction.
This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 21st of October 2024 .
Please include a resume and cover letter.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Campbell Marsden - Director - Major Projects, Rail via .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
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