Railway Electrician

Hitachi Rail; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance review

Professional development

Salary continuance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance program

Extra days off

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a self-motivated Railway Electrician to work in Brisbane, Australia, contributing to the ETCS L2 project. The role spans from administrative to strategic tasks and collaborates with the Signalling Electrical Supervisor to maintain high standards of electrical work.

Based in Brisbane, you will join a diverse team and engage in construction activities, interpreting signalling documentation, supporting the Electrical team and subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to HSE

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical.
• 2+ years in Railway signalling.
• Demonstrated competency in Health & Safety initiatives.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Experience working within brownfield railway signalling environments.
• Knowledge of software tools and technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake physical construction activities as part of the project.
• Interpret signalling drawings and documentation to execute construction tasks.
• Support Electrical team and subcontractors to deliver ETCS L2 project plan.
• Carry out electrical works in line with the project delivery plan.
• Comply with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements.

Skills

Signalling trade qualification

Railway signalling experience

Health & Safety initiatives

Planning & organisation

Brownfield signalling experience

Software tools knowledge

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID

R0150762

Date Posted

2026-11-03

Company Name

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category)

Other

Job Schedule

Full time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Railway Electrician who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia. As an electrician you will be working to execute the ETCS L2 project. You will work closely with the Signalling Electrical Supervisor to ensure all electrical work is undertaken to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for undertaking the physical construction activities.
• Responsible for executing construction activities by interpreting signalling documentation and drawings and functional construction documentation.
• Support the Electrical team and subcontractors to deliver the ETCS L2 project plan.
• Undertake all electrical works, in accordance with the project delivery plan.
• Comply with all Heath Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements and initiatives.

Required skills and experience

• Trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical.
• 2+ years in Railway signalling.
• Demonstrated competency in implementing Health & Safety initiatives.
• Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience working within a brownfield railway signalling environment.
• Knowledge of software tools and technical systems.

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. We’re especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.

What we offer

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.