Manager Engineering (Bmcs / Power Control Systems) (Temp Opportunity To 30 June 2028)

Nsw Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Sydney seeks a Manager Engineering (BMCS / Power Control Systems) to lead assurance, integration and performance of BMCS and PCS across the Sydney Metro network.

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

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with complex station or building management/control systems.
• Experience in engineering assurance, systems integration, governance in rail/safety-critical env.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assurance for BMCS and PCS across platforms.
• Ensure safety, performance, availability and regulatory compliance.
• Manage integration with station MEP, communications, power and rail systems.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, readiness for service, transition to operations.
• Provide authoritative technical advice to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors and partners.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Systems engineering

Engineering assurance

Systems integration

Stakeholder engagement

Rail safety knowledge

SCADA

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering

Job description

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.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack .

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

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 .

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.

Manager Engineering (BMCS / Power Control Systems) (Temp Opportunity to 30 June 2028) Sydney, NSW, AU