Manager Engineering (BMCS / Power Control Systems) (Temp Opportunity to 30 June 2028)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW – Sydney Metro is seeking a Manager Engineering (BMCS / Power Control Systems) for a permanent full-time role based in Sydney, NSW. You will lead engineering assurance for BMCS and PCS across the Sydney Metro network, providing technical guidance and ensuring safety, availability and performance. You will collaborate with stakeholders and oversee testing, commissioning and transition to operations to deliver reliable rail services.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex control systems in rail or infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assurance for BMCS and PCS and related systems.
• Ensure safety, performance, availability and regulatory compliance across design, delivery and operations.
• Manage BMCS/PCS integration with station MEP, communications, power and broader rail systems.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and transition to operations.
• Provide technical advice and engineering judgement to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors and partners to deliver safe, integrated outcomes.

Skills

Engineering assurance

Systems integration

Stakeholder engagement

Rail safety experience

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Job description

Manager Engineering (BMCS / Power Control Systems) (Temp Opportunity to 30 June 2028)

Organisation/Entity:Sydney Metro

Job category:Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number:106089

Employment type:Permanent Full-Time

Salary range:$158393.0-$177399.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Be responsible for the assurance, integration and performance of Building Management Control Systems (BMCS) and Power Control Systems (PCS) across the Sydney Metro network.

You will provide authoritative technical advice, ensure systems meet safety, availability and performance requirements, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support successful design, testing, readiness and operational outcomes across the asset lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the engineering assurance for BMCS and PCS, including platform and passenger control and associated systems.
• Ensure systems meet safety, performance, availability and regulatory requirements across design, delivery and operations.
• Manage integration of BMCS and PCS with station MEP systems, communications, power, transport management and broader rail systems.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, readiness for service and transition to operations.
• Provide authoritative technical advice and engineering judgement to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams, contractors and partners to deliver safe, high-quality and integrated outcomes.

About you

You are a knowledgeable and proactive engineering professional with strong experience in complex control systems within rail or comparable infrastructure environments.

You bring a systems-thinking mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to engineering excellence, safety and continuous improvement.

You are comfortable operating with autonomy while contributing to broader organisational outcomes in a complex and evolving technical environment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex station or building management control systems and power control systems.
• Proven capability in engineering assurance, systems integration and technical governance within a rail or safety-critical environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholder interfaces.
• Eligibility to meet Sydney Metro competency requirements (minimum L2 Mechanical Systems & SCADA) and Rail Safety Worker requirements.

Who we are

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

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

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.