Principal Signalling Design Engineer

Egis Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in Australia is seeking a Principal Signalling Design Engineer to lead independent design reviews of conventional railway signalling for national projects. You will guide a team of signal designers and engineers, with responsibility for design activity management, technical quality and client interfacing.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of railway signalling experience, an IRSE license or QR Level 2/3 Design Competency, and a degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics

Qualifications

• 12+ years of railway signalling experience and specialist knowledge of conventional signal design.
• IRSE license or QR Level 2/3 Design Competency.
• Tertiary degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Ability to lead a project team and manage design activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of signal designers and signal design engineers for medium to major size projects and tenders, assuming responsibility for the management of design activities.
• Manage design approval on design packages, reports and management plans.
• Design, check, independent verification and final sign off of signalling documentation including feasibility studies, technical requirements and control tables.
• Design, check and conclude independent verification of infrastructure assets such as trackside signalling infrastructure and vital/non-vital interlocking systems.
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders and teams on interfacing operational systems.
• Lead testing and simulation activities.
• Project reporting on performance, progress and financials.
• Mentor and guide junior signalling engineers and project engineers.

Skills

Signal design knowledge

People leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering degree

IRSE license

QR Level 2/3 Design Competency

Job description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Egis is looking for a technically excellent Principal Signalling Design Engineer to join our Railways and Systems team. This is an exciting time to join us as we are growing due to recent multiple significant project wins throughout Australia and New Zealand.

As a Principal Signal Design Engineer at Egis, you will lead the independent design review function, verification and independent principles verification of conventional signalling designs for projects, nationally. You will utilise your specialist knowledge in rail signalling to lead signalling designers and engineers to contribute to the successful management and delivery of projects for clients.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of signal designers and signal design engineers for medium to major size projects and tenders, assuming responsibility for the management of design activities, performance requirements as well as technical and commercial responsibility of project deliverables
• Manage design approval on design packages, reports and management plans
• Design, check, independent verification and final sign off of high-level signalling documentation inclusive of feasibility studies; technical requirements; SOWs; bonding/cable plans; control tables; power calculations etc
• Design, check, and conclude independent verification of infrastructure assets inclusive of trackside signalling infrastructure; train detection systems; SCADA systems; vital/non-vital interlocking systems etc
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders and teams on interfacing operational systems
• Principle Testing and Simulation Testing
• Project reporting on performance and progress, inclusive of financial reporting
• Mentor and guide junior signalling engineers and project engineers

Ideally, you will have demonstrated 12 years’ experience in railway signalling with specialist knowledge of conventional signal design, RPEQ registration and relevant QR Design competencies.

In addition, you will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering. In lieu of a Washington Accord recognised 4-year degree, current IRSE license accepted
• CPENG highly desired
• RPEQ registration
• QR Level 2 / 3 Design Competency (or ability to obtain)
• Strong technical knowledge of conventional signal design principles and whole of life project management experienceAbility to people lead and/or lead a project team to successfully deliver to meet or exceed client expectations
• Excellent understanding of document and design control processes
• Excellent client relationship management skill as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait.