Senior Signalling Engineer (Rail)

Queensland Rail is looking for a Senior Signalling Engineer to join our Rail Signalling Design Engineering team. 
 

At Queensland Rail our Signalling Engineers gain valuable exposure across a wide range of signal engineering technologies, benefit from ongoing training and development, work on large-scale rail projects and enjoy workplace flexibility. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of South-East Queensland’s public transport and rail network. You will have a unique opportunity to be part of the whole railway engineering life cycle from working with operational stakeholders to concept, design, commissioning, maintenance and reliability support.

Join our team and be part of the significant transformation of South-East Queensland’s public transport and rail network, reshaping the future of our rail system.
 

Why Queensland Rail? 

• Permanent full-time role with a company with over 150 years of history.
• Competitive Salary: Starting from annual base salary $132,900 plus 12.75% company Superannuation contribution.
• Professional Development: Support for career and continued professional development including RPEQ application.
• Work life Balance: Flexible work options.
• Benefits:     
  • Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
  • Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport.
• Leave: 
  • Four weeks annual leave and leave loading for roles under a standard QR Enterprise Agreement.
  • Long service leave entitlements on completion of 7 years continuous service.
  • Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.

 
Role overview: 
 

• Design, verify, review and solve technical problems related to Railway Signal Engineering design articles including Signalling Arrangements, Control Tables, Circuits and Interlocking Data. 
• Provide a central role as a signal engineering specialist in a team of engineering professionals, including multi-disciplinary project-based teams to ensure delivery of effective and commercially valuable signal engineering solutions.
• Mentor and support the development of design engineers within the team.

 
Location/hours:
 

• Brisbane CBD office location.
• Our standard working hours are 38 hour per work week Monday to Friday, however whilst limited, there may be requirement for some pre-planned/occasional ad-hoc weekend work or outside hours work to support commissioning of design works. Compensation for approved outside hours work applies. 

 
What you’ll bring:

Minimum 4-5 years of Engineering experience plus; 

• Proven experience in delivering signal engineering solutions to meet project requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with teams, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and accountability.

  
Qualifications at the time of application:
 

• Bachelor Engineering Electrical/Electronic Degree from an accredited Australian University OR be able to provide evidence of Queensland Rail accepted equivalent that is assessed and recognised by Engineers Australia, the national professional body for Engineers in Australia.  
• Current unrestricted National Drivers Licence.

 
To view the full Position Description click here
 
Ready to join us?

 
If you are ready to join the team and take the journey with us as South-East Queensland’s (SEQ) public transport and rail network is going through a significant transformation which will change the way our public transport rail system will operate into the future then:
 

Please apply to Senior Signalling Engineer (Rail) (8760) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 27th November 2024.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

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

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.  Multiple vacancies may also apply to this advertisement. 

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

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