Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Queensland Rail are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Rollingstock Specialist Engineering team, based in Brisbane. 

This role reports to the Principal Electrical Engineer – Traction and Control Systems and is responsible for providing high-level technical support and specialist advice on the safe operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment across Queensland Rail’s rolling stock fleet. The position works closely with Rollingstock Maintenance teams and key stakeholders to ensure ongoing fleet reliability, safety, and performance.

Engineer Your Legacy at Queensland Rail. Our engineers work on the full engineering project lifecycle—from initial concept and design, testing, implementation and operational support—offering the unique opportunity to see the benefits and lasting impact of your work.

Benefits that count

• Permanent full-time role with a company with over 150 years of history.
• Competitive salary commencing from $143,800 plus 12.75% company Superannuation contribution.
• Professional development: Support for career and continued professional development, including mentorship and pathways to become RPEQ if so desired. 
• Work life balance: Flexible work options.

Perks 

• Free or discounted rail travel options for yourself and your dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
• The Fitness Passport discount scheme.

Leave 

• Four weeks annual leave and leave loading for roles under a standard QR Enterprise Agreement.
• Long service leave entitlements on completion of seven years continuous service.
• Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.

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What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll provide expert technical advice and support for the operation and management of Queensland Rail’s rolling stock fleet, with a focus on traction and control systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating traction and control system issues to improve fleet safety, reliability, and availability.
• Developing scopes of work, specifications, and technical documentation for new acquisitions, modifications, and projects.
• Providing technical management and oversight on rolling stock projects.
• Conducting audits, investigations, and compliance assessments against Queensland Rail standards and relevant legislation.
• Assisting the Principal Engineer with work scopes, designs, and documents to enhance component reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Setting standards for the design, maintenance, and overhaul of electrical equipment within the fleet.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll have strong experience/knowledge in Traction and Control Systems Engineering, along with the technical capability and problem-solving skills to support both operational and project outcomes. 

• Proven experience conducting compliance assessments for rolling stock or similar heavy vehicle and related projects against technical and safety standards.
• Strong investigative skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex traction and control system issues.
• Experience supporting design reviews, testing, commissioning, and acceptance processes for electrical and electronic systems.
• The ability to develop clear, detailed scopes of work, technical specifications, and engineering designs.
• Sound technical knowledge of how rolling stock or similar systems interface with infrastructure, including traction power supply and signalling systems, and the ability to provide advice and solutions in these areas.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Washington Accord accredited/Engineers Australia assessed/certified).

Position Description

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

Where Connection Counts.  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 Engineer (9432) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 25th May 2025.  

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.  

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.