Electrical Project Engineer (Hybrid working)

Art Operations; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Rail Technology (ART) in Sydney is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our rail projects team. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, develop integrated schedules and budgets, and collaborate with subcontractors to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering (Australian-recognised) in Electronic or Electrical, a Project Management qualification, and hands-on rail project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Australia-recognised, min 4 years) in Electronic or Electrical.
• Project Management qualification or certification.
• Rail or regulated technology program delivery experience.
• Experience with project controls tools (MS Project, Project Online).
• Knowledge of Rail Systems standards EN50155, EN60373, EN50121.
• Knowledge of safety standards EN50126, EN50128, EN50129, IEC 61508.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technical rail projects.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedule, budget and milestones.
• Support project governance activities including reporting and finance reporting.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Manage subcontractors and partners to ensure quality and contract performance.
• Produce lifecycle documents: concepts, requirements, verification and validation.
• Support verification, validation, testing, trials and acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, security, quality standards and legislation.
• Assist in project documentation including drawings, manuals, and reports.
• Participate in internal and external project quality audits.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Australian-recognised) – Electronic or Electrical

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project / Project Online / Project Operations

Job description

Due to a number of new design and development projects across Rail and Defence, Australian Rail Technology (ART) is seeking applications from experienced Electrical Engineers working in Rail project.Successful applicants will be located in our Sydney office as part of our growing and experienced engineering team. Your ability Engineering and Projects will see you succeed in delivering a program of works as part of a terrific team. Through your ability to assimilate technical information and keen eye for detail, you will demonstrate your capabilities.

ART is a medium enterprise that makes it mark by providing fantastic products and services to our customers.We pride ourselves on our people, working to give opportunities and support to engineers willing to challenge themselves. We believe that engineering is more than desktop design work, and encourage our engineers to get their hands dirty with prototyping and working with production to refine and improve products. We offer a very flexible workplace, where the aim is to deliver fantastic products and services rather than tick boxes.

On joining our team, your high energy and ability along with your knowledge and understanding of engineering will equip you to thrive in a fun environment within our professional team. Respectful of engineering lifecycle, assurance and compliance you will also possess the skills and ability to identify risks and issues, provide planning advice (scheduling, planning and budgeting), ensure quality processes are adhered to, and provide and accurate and timely reports. We love collaborators and would welcome your innovative approach.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of your technical projects
• Develop and manage integrated project schedule, budget and milestones
• Support project governance activities, including project reporting and project finance reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills combined with good communications ability
• Manage subcontractors and strategic partners to ensure quality, compliance and contract performance
• Produce system development lifecycle documents including operational concepts, requirements, verification and validation.
• Support verification, validation, testing, trials and acceptance activities
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, security obligations, quality standards and applicable legislation
• Assist in project documentation as per the requirements of the project. As well as design documents and drawings, this may include O&M manuals, user guides, project management plans, project schedules, cash flows, monthly project reports, etc.
• Participating in internal and external project quality audits.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor of Engineering (recognised in Australia, minimum 4 year course) – Electronic, Electrical, or equivalent.
• Qualification in Project Management
• Experience in delivering Rail or similar regulated technology programs
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Project Online, Project Operations or similar project controls tools is highly regarded
• Knowledge of Rail Systems standards – EN50155 and related EN60373 and EN50121, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of safety in Rail Systems standards – EN50126 and related safety standards EN50128, EN50129 and IEC 61508, is an advantage.

We offer excellent work/life balance and operate a hybrid work model – balancing project, company, and personal needs.