Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.
We’re seeking a full-time Structures Design Engineer to join our team in a permanent role, based at MTM’s Docklands head office.
This position plays a key role in delivering structural designs that uphold MTM’s principles and standards.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative environment with access to professional development, technical expertise, and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, and work–life balance.
- A purpose‑driven role contributing to the safe, reliable operation and future development of Melbourne’s rail network for millions of customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of structural designs for civil elements such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls and minor structures.
- Interpreting design intent sketches provided by the project team.
- Complying with company and project-specific modelling and drawing standards.
- Leading design packages including design, calculations, report writing, risk assessments, stakeholder engagement and stakeholder engagement.
- Multi-disciplinary design coordination with interfacing engineering disciplines on a range of projects across various sectors.
- Identify and assist in resolving non-conformances with design standards or operational requirements - recommend and develop engineering waivers for approval.
- Adherence to all legislative and regulatory requirements including participation in Safety in Design workshops, risk assessments, and peer reviews.
- Assist with the preparation of MTM Engineering Change submissions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering suitable for membership of Engineers Australia or an appropriate technical qualification with proven industry capability acceptable to MTM.
- Experience with structural design software such as SpaceGass.
- Demonstrated experience in leading all elements of structural design.
- Experience in bridge design would be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to negotiate with key stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose design solutions.
Next Steps
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!
Applications for this role close on the 23rd of November 2026.
Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.
Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce
At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.