Project Graduate Engineer

Req ID:515075 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

We have an opportunity available for a Graduate Project Engineer to join our team responsible for the delivery of the Sector 1 North (S1N) ETCS project in Brisbane, QLD. This critical project for QLF will install European Train Control System Level 2 signalling on the SEQ rail network, enhancing safety and capacity. In this role you will primarily be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of tools and processes for gathering and analyzing project data to keep costs and schedules on track. This includes initiating, planning, creating Work Breakdown Structures, monitoring and controlling, analysing, communicating, and closing out project costs and schedule. Based in the Brisbane CBD project office, you be required to travel to site in the Sunshine Coast periodically. In this role you will gain hands‑on experience, while working alongside experienced planners and cost engineers. You will also;

• Learn the fundamentals of project scheduling by assisting in maintaining accurate scopes of work and updating schedules across multiple disciplines.
• Support cross‑discipline coordination, helping integrate scheduling inputs and understand how different teams contribute to the overall project plan.
• Build practical planning skills by assisting with activity duration estimates, work sequences, and schedule logic development.
• Develop analytical capability through supporting quantity tracking, progress curves, and installation forecasts for assigned disciplines.
• Gain exposure to resource planning, assisting with job‑hour estimates, manpower loading, and basic schedule levelling activities.
• Help monitor project performance, identifying schedule variances and supporting the preparation of impact and progress reports.
• Grow your cost engineering knowledge by supporting budgeting, estimating, cost reporting, and earned value analysis activities.
• Work with real project data, collecting, analysing, and validating cost and schedule information to support informed decision‑making.
• Learn to communicate insights clearly, contributing to the preparation of project financial and scheduling reports for stakeholders.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• An Australian recognized Bachelors degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Software or similar.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and agile approach, with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A willingness to learn and travel to site (Sunshine Coast) when required.

Things you’ll enjoy 

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also benefit from:

• Being part of a collaborate team, delivering a critical infrastructure project for South East QLD.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Purchased annual leave and a novated leasing scheme.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.
• A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com.

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.