Low Voltage Rail Project Engineer – Flexible Work & Growth

John Holland; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance

Salary sacrifice

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The Project Engineer – Low Voltage Systems will support planning, coordination, governance and commissioning of LV electrical systems across rail projects, ensuring safety, compliance and on-time delivery.

Based at the Beerburrum project site, you will work with Queensland Rail and delivery partners to deliver LV power, lighting and communications infrastructure while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering LV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of LV power, lighting, and station electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical standards, safety, and engineering assurance.
• Experience managing scope, cost, schedule, risk, and contractors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in rail, transport, or brownfield environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver LV electrical work packages from design through construction, commissioning, and handover while managing scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Coordinate and manage LV designs, ensuring technical integration, engineering assurance, and effective change management.
• Technical oversight to ensure compliance with Queensland Rail standards, Australian Standards, and relevant legislation.
• Support construction activities through stakeholder coordination, quality oversight, site inspections, and resolution of technical issues.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and asset handover activities to ensure operational readiness and documentation compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture while managing project risks and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with project stakeholders, providing clear communication and technical reporting to support project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Design coordination

Risk management

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

MS Office

Job description

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The Project Engineer – Low Voltage Systems will support planning, coordination, governance and commissioning of LV electrical systems across rail projects, ensuring safety, compliance and on-time delivery.

Based at the Beerburrum project site, you will work with Queensland Rail and delivery partners to deliver LV power, lighting and communications infrastructure while maintaining high