Principal Engineer Track Assets

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QLD Rail are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to work within the Track Asset team of our SEQ Operations in the position of Principal Engineer Track Assets. Our SEQ Operations team is committed to ensuring the safety and ongoing security of our customers, passengers, and the general community.

In the position of Principal Engineer Track Assets you will provide the Track and Civil Asset Manager with engineering advice on asset planning, condition assessment, design and works prioritisation.

Benefits that Count 

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:   

• Permanent full-time position based in Brisbane CBD with an industry leader.

• Attractive salary to be negotiated plus 12.75% superannuation.

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options.

• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel.

• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services.

• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services.

• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport.

 Role Duties:

• Provide professional engineering, planning and condition assessment support and advice to the Track & Civil Infrastructure area of SEQ.

• Identify and address atypical and poorly defined asset issues for inclusion into the asset management plan.

• Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance and review of the long term asset management plans for the track assets.

• Provide professional civil engineering advice and construction supervision for track related asset renewal and maintenance projects.

• Conduct engineering and technical investigations and prepare reports on track asset safety, condition and reliability issues.

• Implement predictive asset condition modelling tools with the Track & Civil Infrastructure team to improve the reliability and life cycle cost of civil track assets.

• Ensure technical records, condition data and incident data for the track assets are maintained up to date and in an accessible form.
   

 About you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Civil)

• Extensive experience in the design, construction, inspection, maintenance and/or renewal of civil rail infrastructure

• Extensive interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills in multi-disciplinary forums.

• Extensive skills in strategic thinking in long term civil asset maintenance and renewal.

• Extensive knowledge of civil asset standards, service levels, failure risks and controls.

• High level analytical skills including root cause failure analysis and whole of life cost benefit analysis.

• High level of skill in relationship management including negotiating critical outcomes, problem solving and networking with and influencing key stakeholders.

• High level of skill in meeting statutory, regulatory and policy obligations.

For further details please view the position description.

Please apply to Principal Engineer Track Assets (9136) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 11th Feb 2025.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

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.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa Dickson via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa Dickson with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.