okay, background story, i am an australian national, i have been studying off and on, japanese language and culture for a good part of the last 10 years through school and such (been a bit hard for the past few years, because of a move interstate (again

im currently in the process of studying civil engineering in univerisity in Australia (sorry US, but being aussie has its advantages when it comes to japan) and im wanting to specialise in rail infrastructure,

basically, i have slowly been doing my research (thanks for the how to videos on youtube, they have been really interesting) and i am considering after a graduate, to move to a little town of nerima (sarcastic) and gaining employment with JR,

i am understanding of the pros and con of living and working in japan and still learning but everything japan and japanese has been a major interest, from martial arts, to cars, to even the sleeping on futons

anyway, long story short, does ANYONE know of anyway that i could even finish study of engineering in japan and/or find employment and a civil engineer/planner with JR or related company

if anyone has any advise

(oh and before anyone suggests not going to japan, my reasons for leaving a different altogether)

Sounds like you answered your own question. Why don't you transfer to a Japanese university to finish your Civil Engineering degree? From there the opportunity to work for a Japanese engineering firm or rail company would most certainly open up. I am imagine you would be employable in Australia as well since you can already speak English. The only problem I see with this is it would be expense to go to school there compared to the cost in your country. Good luck, let us know how it goes.

I guess i did already know the answer myself, but i just needed to say it outloud to try and convince myself, haha

I would agree that finishing your education in Japan is the best course of action for you.
There are specializations in Japanese universities! It is a good option but it does not guarantee you a visa or a job. It's up to luck and/or connections ... you have to be very keen on finding a job while studying in the university.