Electrical Systems Engineer

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer for a temporary full-time role at Clyde Depot in Auburn. You will develop standards for electrical systems, support operations staff and contractors, and contribute to investigations and audits across the rolling stock fleet.

Hybrid, you will split time between Clyde Hub (Auburn), Parramatta, and other depots to maintain safe, reliable services.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic/mechatronic engineering degree with extensive experience.
• Ability to conduct detailed investigations and root cause analyses.
• Experience in rolling stock engineering and engineering modifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve technical standards related to electrical systems for safe, on-time train operations.
• Provide advice and support for Operations and Maintenance staff and Contractors to ensure safe operation.
• Support engineering modifications and investigations on track, and conduct assurance audits.
• Build relationships across Engineering System Integrity, Rollingstock and Network Maintenance.
• Prepare and update procedures and standards for servicing and maintenance of passenger rolling stock.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Engineering project management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering Degree

Job description

Electrical Systems Engineer (Temporary opportunity until 31st Jan 2028)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Rail Operations

Job location: Auburn, NSW, AU, 2144

Job reference number: 111065

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $124968.0-$144799.0

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

You'll be part of the team that authorises, creates, upholds and improves the standards across a large organisation, sit at the table with the decision makers.

In this role, you'll:

• Work as part of our Fleet Maintenance team at Sydney Trains developing and improving technical standards related to electrical systems that contribute to running our trains safely and on time
• Provide advice and support for Operations and Maintenance staff and Contractors to ensure safe and effective maintenance and operation of the Sydney and NSW Trains passenger fleet
• Provide support developing engineering modifications of trials, assisting in investigations for occurrences out on track and conducting assurance audits ensure quality of work has been met
• Develop relationships across our Engineering System Integrity, Rollingstock and Network Maintenance branches
• Prepare, monitor and update the procedures and standards associated with the servicing, repair and maintenance of Sydney and NSW Trains Passenger Rolling Stock

This is a Temporary Fixed Term - Full Time position based out of the Clyde Depot in Auburn until 31stJanuary 2028.

• Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering Degree with extensive experience
• Ability to conduct detailed investigations and root cause analysis and provide clear and decisive recommendations and written reports
• Ability to provide engineering and project management support to diverse groups within Sydney and NSW Trains
• Knowledge of relevant Australian and International Standards
• Experience in rolling stock engineering with proven knowledge preferred
• Knowledge and experience in using Lean Six Sigma

You will have a dedicated work ethic and positive attitude. Essentially, you don't shy away from doing hard work or making difficult decisions. Some experience in Rolling Stock engineering and Electrical systems will serve you well to understand our complex environment. Most importantly, you are a team player who is able to communicate effectively with stakeholders to approach various challenges as they arise.

This hybrid site based role requires you to work from our Clyde Hub (Auburn) for 2 days, Parramatta for 1 day and other Depots as required each week.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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