Lead Systems Engineer, Tunnel ITS & Traffic Ops

Kapsch; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Continuous learning

EAP for employee and family

International career opportunities

Birthday Leave

Christmas Leave

Social activities

Job summary

Kapsch is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to drive two tunnel ITS projects in Australia. You will lead system engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, integration, testing, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

You will play a key role in delivering reliable tunnel control and traffic management solutions that support safe and efficient transport infrastructure. Strong English and travel willingness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in system engineering and project management in a project delivery organization.
• Experience delivering Intelligent Transportation Systems or Advanced Traffic Management Systems.
• ITS/ATMS experience should include tunnel SCADA, tunnel control, CCTV, incident management and data reporting.
• Advanced level of English language. Applicants should be able to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of two tunnel ITS projects in Australia as Lead Systems Engineer.
• Provide technical leadership to a geographically dispersed, multicultural team to deliver on time, scope and budget.
• Coordinate project execution with internal teams, subcontractors, partners, customers and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for the customer and ensure the solution meets contractual and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and cross‑functional stakeholders on planning, risk management, issue resolution and governance.
• Lead systems engineering activities: requirements analysis, solution definition, systems integration, verification, validation and risk management.
• Support customer engagement activities: technical workshops, presentations and discussions on delivery and change management.
• Provide commercial support in preparing proposals, estimates, and technical documentation for Change Requests.

Skills

Advanced English

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Kapsch is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to drive two tunnel ITS projects in Australia. You will lead system engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, integration, testing, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

You will play a key role in delivering reliable tunnel control and traffic management solutions that support safe and efficient transport infrastructure. Strong English and travel willingness are essential.