Project Engineer – Operational Control Systems (OCS)

Project Engineer – Operational Control Systems (OCS)

Company: V/Line Corporation Location: Melbourne VIC Work Type: Contract Work Arrangement: Hybrid

V/Line Corporation is seeking three Project Engineers for 12-month fixed-term opportunities within the Operational Control Systems (OCS) team. These roles involve working across engineering, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. The position offers flexible hybrid working within a collaborative team environment.

V/Line's mission is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport, facilitating access to jobs, education, family, friends, services, tourism, and trade. The organisation is undergoing significant growth, expanding services, train operations, offering reduced fares, and undertaking major projects. V/Line manages over 3700 weekly train and coach services, an extensive freight network, and is experiencing substantial rail investment, impacting millions of Victorians. You could join V/Line's team of over 3100 committed employees.

About the Role

Three 12-month fixed-term Project Engineer – Operational Control Systems (OCS) positions are available within the Asset Management & Performance group. These roles will support the delivery of OCS projects through project engineering, technical coordination, stakeholder engagement, and engineering assurance activities, contributing to the safe and reliable operation of Victoria's rail network.

You will work collaboratively with project delivery, engineering, and operational teams, coordinating contractors, vendors, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include supporting technical reviews and contributing to project outcomes that adhere to safety, quality, and governance requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of OCS projects from planning to completion.
• Understand the project lifecycle and the sequence of project activities.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of project commercial principles.
• Prepare RFQs and support tender evaluation and project award activities.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop engineering specifications, quality, and assurance documentation.
• Utilise strong OCS technical knowledge to identify design issues or anomalies.
• Support engineering investigations, analysis, and solution development.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, governance, and assurance requirements.
• Contribute to engineering change, approvals, and project documentation.
• Participate in the development of maintenance, construction, and operational standards.
• Provide accurate project reporting and project coordination support.

About You

You are a technically capable Project Engineer with a preference for working with diverse stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes. You possess strong project delivery skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to navigate complex, highly regulated environments while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar project delivery role.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, rail, electrical, telecommunications, or network projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and engineering governance processes.
• Understanding of assurance and change management requirements, including engineering reviews and approvals.
• Ability to develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, plans, and technical correspondence, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.
• Technical knowledge of network infrastructure and rail systems.
• Strong understanding of data networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security across multi-vendor environments.
• Knowledge of OCS and CCM, or the capability to quickly develop this expertise.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
• A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach to work.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Rail industry experience, particularly within OCS, signalling, telecommunications, Data networks, and Cyber security disciplines.
• Knowledge of Victorian rail operations.
• CCNA certification.
• White Card and/or rail safety accreditation.

V/Line encourages applications from candidates whose skills or experience do not precisely match the listed requirements, as diverse perspectives and potential for growth and development are valued.

Why V/Line:

• Community Impact: Make a genuine difference by connecting Victorians daily.
• Potential for Growth: Be part of a transforming organisation, a change-maker recognised for contributions and creativity.
• Dynamic Environment: Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation operating in a constantly evolving space.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside talented and passionate peers within a supportive team.
• Flexible Working: V/Line supports flexible working arrangements to help you thrive.

V/Line is committed to providing a comfortable and inclusive work environment.