Lead Rail Signalling Design Engineer

Egis Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Signalling Design Engineer in Adelaide, SA, Australia. You will lead independent verification and sign-off of high-level signalling designs, applying specialist knowledge to guide signalling teams across projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead design teams, and ensure conformance with Australian railway standards while delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. This role suits a senior professional seeking leadership in a dynamic rail environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in railway signalling with specialist knowledge of conventional signal design.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar).
• Accreditation from Engineers Australia included or pursued.
• IRSE membership is highly desirable; RPEQ/RPEV registration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, check, and independently verify high-level signalling documentation (feasibility studies, technical requirements, SOWs, bonding/cable plans, control tables, power calculations).
• Verify infrastructure assets including trackside signalling infrastructure, train detection, SCADA, interlocking systems.
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders and teams on interfacing operational systems.
• Lead a team of designers for medium to major projects.
• Test, commission and maintain signalling systems and related supporting systems.
• Mentor junior signalling engineers and project engineers.

Skills

People leadership

Project leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics)

Engineers Australia accreditation

IRSE membership

RPEQ/RPEV registration

Job description

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Signalling Design Engineer in Adelaide, SA, Australia. You will lead independent verification and sign-off of high-level signalling designs, applying specialist knowledge to guide signalling teams across projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead design teams, and ensure conformance with Australian railway standards while delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. This role suits a senior professional seeking leadership in a dynamic rail environment.