Principal Signalling Design Engineer

Egis in ANZ; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Principal Signalling Design Engineer to join the Railways and Systems team in Australia and New Zealand. You will lead the independent design review, verification and principles verification of conventional signalling designs across projects nationwide.

Ideal candidates bring 12 years in railway signalling, RPEQ registration, QR/ARTC competencies, and IRSE/ Engineers Australia accreditation, plus strong leadership and client‑facing skills to deliver high‑quality signalling

Qualifications

• 12 years’ experience in railway signalling with specialist knowledge of conventional signal design.
• RPEQ registration and QR/ARTC competencies.
• Irse/Engineers Australia accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of signal designers for medium to major projects and tenders.
• Manage design approvals on packages, reports and management plans.
• Design, check, and verify signalling documentation and systems.
• Provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior signalling engineers and project engineers.

Skills

Rail signalling

Team leadership

Independent verification

Client management

Technical documentation

Education

Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering

IRSE license

CPENG

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 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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have demonstrated 12 years’ experience in railway signalling with specialist knowledge of conventional signal design, RPEQ registration and relevant QR / ARTC 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
• Accreditation from Engineers Australia and membership with IRSE.
• CPENG highly desired
• RPEQ registration
• QR / ARTC competencies
• Strong technical knowledge of conventional signal design principles and whole of life project management experience
• In depth knowledge of all systems that interface to signalling such as, signalling interfaces, power, communications, track and civil, etc
• Ability 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
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities
• Strong computer, software and systems literacy
• Excellent client relationship management skill as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information

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,