Project Engineer - Rail Signalling

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Professional learning

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty is seeking an experienced signalling engineer to coordinate installation on a rail maintenance facility project at Ormeau, Queensland. You will connect design, procurement and construction assurance, preparing works for testing and commissioning handover.

The role requires engineering background, 3+ years in signalling or construction, and strong coordination and documentation skills to manage interfaces with designers, subcontractors and cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Experience in signalling engineering or construction (3+ years).
• Knowledge of signalling drawings, circuit books and rail standards.

Responsibilities

• Review circuit books, drawings, specifications and materials for installation readiness.
• Develop construction work packs, inspection plans and checklists.
• Coordinate procurement and material readiness and support with resources and sequencing.
• Manage technical queries and interface with designers and subcontractors.
• Maintain records for handover and ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Rail signalling

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Communication

Organisation

Education

Engineering bachelor degree

RPEQ registration desirable

Certificate IV in Rail Signalling desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

MicroLok

Signalling systems

Job description

About The Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Coordinate signalling engineering and installation on a rail maintenance facility project at Ormeau. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will connect design, procurement and construction assurance with site and off-site delivery, preparing the works for testing and commissioning handover.

Your Responsibilities

• Review circuit books, drawings, specifications and materials schedules for installation readiness.
• Develop construction work packs, inspection plans, checklists and work instructions.
• Manage technical queries and proposed changes through approved design controls.
• Coordinate procurement and material readiness and support supervisors with resources, access and sequencing.
• Resolve interfaces with designers, subcontractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor programme performance and elevate delivery risks and resource constraints.
• Maintain inspection evidence, defect close-out, red-line drawings and as-built records for handover.
• Undertake certification only within demonstrated competence and formally assigned authority.

RequirementsSkills, Education And Requirements

• An engineering bachelor degree and at least three years in signalling engineering or construction.
• Knowledge of signalling drawings, circuit books, work packs, inspection documentation and rail standards.
• Experience with MicroLok, axle counters and signalling power systems; ETCS exposure is desirable.
• Ability to coordinate work packages, procurement and technical interfaces.
• Strong organisation, communication and construction-quality record management.
• RPEQ registration and a relevant Certificate IV in Rail Signalling are desirable; relevant experience and a clear pathway toward these credentials may also be considered.
• Ability to maintain the training, competence and authorisations for assigned rail safety duties.
• Primavera P6 capability is desirable.

BenefitsWhy Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.