LV Systems Engineering Lead - LGCFR

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. 

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you. 

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a LV Systems Engineering Lead, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins!

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network.  For this role we also offer: 

•    Highly competitive salary plus a generous superannuation contribution.
•    Work life balance via flexible approach to work with WFH options
•    Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel.
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
•    Professional development and leadership opportunities

Queensland Rail’s Major Projects Integration team is currently seeking an experienced LV Systems Engineer. This role will support successful delivery of the Logan & Gold Coast Faster Rail project using Low Voltage (LV) Electrical systems technologies ensuring effective engineering capability and efficient delivery processes.

About the role:

• Oversight and approval of LV electrical system design, with a practical lens on operability, maintainability, and whole-of-life performance.
• Coordinating and supervising contractors, tradespeople, and suppliers involved in the delivery and installation of LV assets including lighting, pits and conduits, and distribution systems.
• Supporting construction, commissioning and handover stages of LV infrastructure ensuring operational readiness and maintainability.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and Queensland Rail asset management requirements.
• Supporting field inspections, site acceptance testing, and fault rectification during project execution and early operations.
• Contributing to the LV Systems Strategy, with emphasis on operations integration and ongoing maintenance interfaces.
• Design acceptance, from internal and external sources, for Networks LV electrical works, assets and lighting requirements in electrified and non-electrified environments.
• Leadership in appointing external consultants and contractors to undertake LV electrical work, distribution, assets, equipment and lighting.
• Lead, develop and implement an effective strategy for LV Systems Engineering.
• Support the development, delivery and maintenance of the LV Systems Strategy for Network.

What we are looking for:

•          Strong trade or technical background in low voltage electrical systems—electrical trade qualification or relevant engineering degree (Electrical Engineering desirable).
•          Solid understanding of construction, maintenance, and fault response in a high-risk operational environment, ideally within rail or transport sectors.
•          Ability to supervise and guide on-site contractors and field teams delivering LV works.
•          Experience with project delivery, field commissioning, and integration of systems into operational rail environments.
•          Knowledge of relevant electrical legislation, WHS, and QR safety systems.
•          Strong interpersonal skills to work across engineering, operations, and trade-level stakeholders.

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Sounds great, what’s next?

If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Sunday 8th June 2025

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kelly with your specific enquiry via email Kellyann.mclean@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kelly with your specific enquiry via email Kellyann.mclean@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.

We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.