Principal Signal Engineer

Connecting Engineering Talent to Queensland Rail

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

From transporting our customers and freight to strengthening connections across diverse communities, our impact runs deep. For 160 years, our teams have driven meaningful change and now, as we expand and modernise our network, we’re looking for a talented Principal Signal Engineer (Delivery) to help lead the way.

• Brisbane CBD location
• Permanent full-time role

Principal Signal Engineer – Signalling Engineering Delivery

Use your engineering leadership to bring projects to life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of innovative, fit-for-purpose signalling engineering solutions aligned with Queensland Rail’s strategic objectives.
• Guide activities in shaping project scopes, ensure engineering outcomes meet operational and safety needs.
• Providing technical oversight and certification of signalling designs and works ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Driving efficient and successful delivery of signalling projects across all lifecycle phases
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines, project teams, asset managers and QR stakeholders, ensuring alignment between signalling systems and broader rail infrastructure goals.

You will bring:

• Deep knowledge of railway signalling systems and lifecycle delivery including their application across planning, design, construction, and commissioning stages.
• Proven technical leadership across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence outcomes.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on project governance, budget, risk and safety performance.

Principal Signal Engineer – Signalling Engineering Delivery Position Description 

Formal qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)

If your qualification was issued overseas, we ask that your degree aligns with the Washington Accord and is assessed by Engineers Australia as meeting the entry-level competency standard for professional engineers in your discipline.

Benefits:

We believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and inspired.

Base salary starts at $160,900 plus 12.75% Superannuation - aligned with experience and responsibilities.

• Flexible working options to help you balance your career and personal commitments.
• Up to 100% reimbursement for eligible professional membership fees, keeping your skills current and your career moving forward.
• Clear career pathways, innovative projects and professional development opportunities to help you shape a rewarding, long-term career.
• Exclusive discounts and services through QRI Lifestyle, with access to over 2,000 offers.
• A focus on your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, with a range of free support services.
• Fitness Passport membership giving you and your family access to over 380 gyms and pools across Queensland.

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Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Now is a great time to join us on our journey as we transform Southeast Queensland's extensive rail network from modernising rail infrastructure to supporting SEQ’s future growth.

Your impact will count.

Please apply to Principal Signal Engineer (ID9817) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 1st of February 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact please contact Liam via the email below.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may also include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role.

For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, we will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to Queensland Rail's pre-employment frameworks.  

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