Rail LV Systems Project Engineer | High-Impact Upgrades

John Holland Group; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance and salarySacrifice

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Career development programmes

Opportunities on iconic projects

Diverse and inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Job summary

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The Project Engineer - Low Voltage Systems will plan, coordinate, and govern LV electrical systems across the rail project, ensuring safe and compliant delivery in line with Queensland Rail standards.

You will partner with site stakeholders to deliver power, lighting, and communications infrastructure, supporting design through commissioning and handover while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering LV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of LV power, lighting and station electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical standards, safety, and engineering assurance.
• Experience managing scope, cost, schedule, risk, and contractors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in rail, transport, or brownfield environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver LV electrical work packages from design through construction, commissioning, and handover while managing scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Coordinate and manage LV designs, ensuring technical integration, engineering assurance, and effective change management.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure compliance with Queensland Rail standards, Australian Standards, and relevant legislation.
• Support construction activities through stakeholder coordination, quality oversight, site inspections, and resolution of technical issues.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and asset handover activities to ensure operational readiness and documentation compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture while managing project risks and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with project stakeholders, providing clear communication and technical reporting to support project delivery.

Skills

LV systems knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Construction coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The Project Engineer - Low Voltage Systems will plan, coordinate, and govern LV electrical systems across the rail project, ensuring safe and compliant delivery in line with Queensland Rail standards.

You will partner with site stakeholders to deliver power, lighting, and communications infrastructure, supporting design through commissioning and handover while maintaining safety and quality