Graduate Engineer

Graduate Engineer – Wagon Engineering

• Kickstart your engineering career in Australia’s leading rail freight business
• Hands-on exposure to rollingstock design, reliability and innovation
• Work with experienced engineers on real-world projects

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight across the country. From coal and steel to intermodal containers and bulk commodities, our work keeps Australia moving.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our Wagon Engineering team, based across various locations. This role is flexible, with opportunities to be based in Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Sydney.

What You’ll Do

Support the delivery of safe, reliable and innovative engineering solutions across our wagon fleet.

Reporting to the Wagon Engineering Manager, you will:

• Assist with engineering changes and modifications to rollingstock and wagon designs
• Contribute to fleet reliability improvement programs and initiatives
• Support component testing and validation of maintenance and fault rectification programs
• Maintain fleet configuration records and engineering documentation
• Investigate rollingstock failures and incidents, identifying root causes
• Develop and implement practical engineering and technical solutions
• Support the development of engineering standards and technical specifications
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to engineering projects as required

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• A strong interest in the rail industry sector
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and engineering standards
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tools
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites as required

Why join us?

At Pacific National, we value the contribution of every team member and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive culture where you can grow your career.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Sonder

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your engineering career with Pacific National.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Applications close: 2^nd April 2026

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail.