Job Description

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Combined Services Route (CSR) Engineer to join our vibrant rail team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Combined Services Route (CSR) delivery across multidisciplinary rail projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Some of the Core Responsibilities Include

• Ensure that design development meets relevant technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
• Proactively collaborate with other disciplines, project manager, client and stakeholders to produce a coordinated high-quality design that meets the required standard.
• Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplishing project deliverables in a timely manner.

With 5+ years' experience, you will have a track record of achievement in a similar role. With experience in designing utilities including service routes for rail, your experience will have been gained in an engineering design consultancy.

Suitable Applicants Will Have

• In-depth knowledge of rail utility engineering and design according to AMB, Australian Standards and guidelines.
• Experience in 3D BIM modelling of CSR routes utilising 3D software used in the industry (e.g. 12D, Civil 3D and Navisworks etc.)
• Strong communication skills to lead CSR package and collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team.
• Knowledge of Safety in Design and familiar with construction, maintenance and operations requirements.
• Experience in delivering major CSR design on rail infrastructure projects.

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

How To Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand awestha.momand@smec.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!