Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineers – Freight Rolling Stock

Sydney | Brisbane | Melbourne

Lead the engineering excellence behind Australia’s freight rail network

With more than 100 years of rail expertise, Downer is a world‑leading provider of freight rolling stock asset management and maintenance services. We support some of the largest and most critical freight operations in the country, delivering end‑to‑end solutions across the full asset lifecycle — from design and manufacture through to through‑life support, fleet maintenance, operations, and heavy overhaul.

We are now seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers with deep freight rolling stock experience to play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and delivery of mechanical systems across locomotives and wagons.

About the Role

Reporting into our engineering manager, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality mechanical engineering outcomes that support safety, reliability, and performance across freight fleets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing engineering specifications, calculations, layouts, production drawings, technical reports, and cost estimates
• Defining system requirements and delivering reference designs for new and modified mechanical systems
• Integrating mechanical systems into locomotives and wagons, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Supporting investigations, engineering change, and technical problem‑solving across freight rolling stock assets
• Providing technical leadership and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronic Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in rail engineering, with freight rolling stock (locomotives and wagons) essential
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, structured engineering documentation
• Solid computer literacy, including experience working with engineering systems, data, and technical information
• A collaborative mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, and engineering excellence

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to make a tangible impact on Australia’s rail industry. At Downer, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Apply Now

If you have the freight rail background we’re seeking and this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today. For queries, please contact Angela.Versace@downergroup.com (applications will not be accepted via this email).

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance or our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.