Senior Design Engineer - Electrical

Sydney Trains; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 150.000 - 167.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Sydney Trains is seeking a Design Engineer (Electrical) to support rolling stock and infrastructure design. You will collaborate with the Rolling Stock and Mechanical Design unit to deliver electrical design, drawings and compliance for suburban, intercity and regional fleets.

Applicants should hold an Electrical or Mechatronics engineering degree, bring CAD experience (AutoCAD/MicroStation) and a strong eye for detail, with an emphasis on safety, reliability and regulatory standards.

Formación

• Degree qualifications in Electrical or Mechatronics engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a design or maintenance environment and ability to deliver innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of rail systems, operations and maintenance support infrastructure.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards and compliance frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Provide engineering support for electrical, traction and related systems across fleets and infrastructure.
• Undertake design tasks using CAD and produce drawings and electrical schematics.
• Produce or review reports and documentation for new equipment and modifications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams at various locations.

Conocimientos

Electrical design

CAD software

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Rail industry knowledge

Educación

Engineering degree (Electrical or Mechatronics)

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Engineering

Job location: Auburn, NSW, AU, 2144

Job reference number: 111664

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $150295.0-$167114.0

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

• Work as part of the Sydney Trains’ Rolling Stock and Mechanical Design business unit to provide engineering support for electrical, traction and associated systems for the suburban and intercity electric passenger fleet, the diesel-powered regional and intercity passenger fleet and the Major Works infrastructure maintenance machines.
• Providing engineering support and expertise for design services, advice and solutions which are consistent with current standards, manufacturing and operational objectives and maintenance requirements.
• Conduct or participate in and produce reports for investigations, inspections and testing activities with other engineers across different teams at a variety of locations.
• Undertake design tasks using CAD or other packages and produce drawings and electrical schematics as required.
• Produce or review reports, designs and documentation for new equipment and systems and modifications for existing equipment and systems.

This is a Permanent - Full Time position based out of the Clyde Hub in Auburn.

Hybrid flexible work arrangements available.

Travel to various depots or other sites may be required.

For more information about this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About You

• Degree qualifications in Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronics).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a design or maintenance environment and can demonstrate the ability to deliver innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of the systems associated with the rail industry, rail operations and maintenance support infrastructure.
• Proven applied knowledge and understanding of engineering design and regulatory compliance standards, including the capability to contribute to development and implementation of engineering design quality and compliance strategies, plans, frameworks, systems, process, and procedure.
• Understanding of rolling stock and rolling stock systems.
• Experience in using AutoCAD or MicroStation (or similar) will be an advantage.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.

Flexible work options may be available.

Applications close 11:59 PM, Tuesday 17th November 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.

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