Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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

When you join Queensland Rail, you become part of a team that’s passionate about innovation, safety, and service. Whether you’re working behind the scenes or out in the field, your role will contribute to a network that supports growth, regional development, and everyday travel across the state.

A rare opportunity has become available for a fixed term Queensland Rail employment contract to January 2027 in the exciting role of Senior Electrical Design Engineer as part of our Rollingstock Design Engineering team. 

Benefits that count

• Commensurate annual base salary between $143,800 - $153,800 + 12.75% Superannuation.
• Professional development opportunity and exposure to one of the largest employers in Queensland.  
• Flexible working options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.
• Access to holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Four weeks annual leave and annual leave loading for roles under standard Enterprise Agreements.

Your Opportunity

The team along with this role are primarily responsible for performing electrical engineering design functions of Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems for rolling stock power and control systems, to improve the safety and performance of rolling stock and to ensure rolling stock availability, reliability and cost effectiveness. 

 
This role is a hands-on Design Engineering role, working with a team of professional rolling stock Design Engineers.

A typical day in this role will involve a mix of tasks such as:  

• Design of Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems for rolling stock power and control systems.
• Conduct tests and analysis to make recommendations to improve the reliability and performance of rolling stock and associated equipment.
• Develop design and modification documentation to the required standards, following design control procedures.
• Manage modifications to parts and equipment, including problem solving and fault finding.
• Liaise with technical, trade and other Queensland Rail staff regarding rolling stock modification issues.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to our rollingstock maintenance teams.

We are inviting applications from candidates who have:

• Demonstrated senior level experience within Electrical Design Engineering working with Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems.
• Extensive skill in undertaking technical investigations, tests, problem solving trial modifications and preparation of technical reports.
• Previous electrical engineering experience within rolling stock or other heavy industry would be highly desirable. 
• Demonstrate skill in quality improvement principles in relation to reliability and performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to support a wide range of business stakeholders as well as other engineering teams. 

Formal qualification:

Professional Bachelor of Engineering Electrical.

If your qualification was issued overseas, it will need to be a Washington Accord-recognised Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and assessed by Engineers Australia as meeting the entry-level competency standard for professional engineers.

We truly appreciate interest from international candidates, though unfortunately we're unable to offer sponsorship or visa support due to the timeframes for this role.

Location/hours:

• This role is primarily based at Bowen Hills at our Mayne Depot, just outside Brisbane’s CBD.
• Standard work week is Monday to Friday 38-hours, with occasional planned weekend or after-hours work to support design commissioning. Approved additional hours are compensated or awarded time off in lieu.

 
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Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Please apply to Senior Electrical Design Engineer (9991) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 10th August 2025.

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 Cynthia Mackenzie 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 stage to ensure your qualifications align to Queensland Rail's pre-employment frameworks.  

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.