Summary
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A regional engineering role supports the development, operation, and maintenance of a large freight rail network. Based in a regional Australian location, the position provides engineering advice across infrastructure activities and is offered as a 12-month full-time fixed-term appointment with potential extension.
Highlights
Full-time 12-month fixed-term engineering opportunity supporting major rail infrastructure, with potential contract extension and broad responsibility across development, operations, and maintenance.
Description
Posted: 21/08/2026
Closing Date: 18/09/2026
Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Picton
Job Category: Engineering
Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA.
Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern.
We’re committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.
Job Description
We are looking for a Regional Engineer to join our team based in Bunbury on a full-time 12 month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension) who will be responsible for engineering advice and support for the development, operation and maintenance of our rail network.
The Role
The Regional Engineer provides discipline-specific engineering support to regional operations and maintenance teams to ensure the effective management and performance of network assets.
The Role Achieves This By
Performing discipline specific engineering support for regional works teams as required.
This includes developing plans, specifications, estimates, studies, engineering design, inspections, testing and commissioning and project support.Provide leadership and project controls during major works, from planning right through to delivery.Engineering support in accordance with all discipline technical requirements (policies, frameworks, standards, procedures, certifications, etc.).Assist in ensuring the highest possible standard of safety, asset integrity, availability and reliability of equipment or system performance is achieved at all times.Working collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, project delivery and operational teams to resolve technical issues and improve asset outcomes.
The role can be based in Bunbury and we are looking for candidates that live in in Bunbury (or are willing to relocate).
About You
To be successful in this role we need you to have
Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil preferred - although other engineering disciplines will be considered).Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Demonstrated experience in design, planning and construction of railways within a maintenance environment.Experience preparing technical scopes, studies, estimates and engineering documentation.Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others.Demonstrated experience in managing subcontractors and external parties.
Working at Arc Infrastructure
Benefits
Working with Arc Infrastructure means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring.
We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do.
We provide a range of employee benefits including:
competitive remunerationflexible working arrangementsannual health and wellbeing subsidy of $299 paid parental leave professional development opportunities reward and recognition program
How To Apply
If this looks like the role for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the online application.
General queries may be directed to recruitment@arcinfra.com Please note we won’t accept emailed applications.
Applications close on Friday, 18 September 2026.
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