Senior Overhead Line Equipment Engineer

Ghd Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Group in Brisbane seeks an experienced Senior Overhead Line Equipment Engineer to join the Queensland Rail team. The role spans from concept through construction support and as-constructed assessment, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated OHLE designs.

You will deliver layouts, cross-sections, isolation diagrams and OHLE compliance calculations, mentor junior staff, and manage projects while supporting proposals and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of relevant experience, consulting preferred.
• Extensive OHLE design knowledge and rail systems exposure.
• Ability to deliver layout design, electrical sectioning, cross-section and switching design.
• Experience with 25 kV AC and 1500 V DC traction systems.
• Prepare isolation diagrams and OHLE compliance calculations.
• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering; professional registration or progression toward it.

Responsibilities

• Develop OHLE designs from concept to construction and as-constructed assessment.
• Prepare layout designs, electrical sectioning, cross-sections and switching cross-sections.
• Produce technical reports, isolation diagrams and compliance calculations.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders for integrated designs.
• Collaborate with designers, drafters and specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Manage small to medium OHLE design projects according to experience.
• Support proposals, tenders and client engagement activities.
• Contribute to growth of GHD’s OHLE capability and rail business.

Skills

OHLE design

Layout design

Electrical sectioning

Cross-section design

Isolation diagrams

Compliance calculations

Chartered status

Digital Engineering

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering degree

Chartered status (or pursuing)

Tools

Digital Engineering methods

Job description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Overhead Line Equipment Engineer to join GHD’s Queensland Rail team in Brisbane.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, working across the full project lifecycle from concept and detailed design through to construction support and as-constructed assessment. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build trusted client relationships and help strengthen our OHLE capability across Queensland and nationally.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

We offer a variety of work:

• Develop and deliver OHLE designs from concept through to construction and as-constructed assessment
• Prepare layout designs, electrical sectioning, cross-sections and switching cross-sections
• Produce technical reports, isolation diagrams and supporting compliance calculations
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to achieve integrated, fit-for-purpose design outcomes
• Work closely with designers, drafters and technical specialists to deliver high-quality project outcomes
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers and designers
• Manage small to medium-sized OHLE design projects, depending on your experience
• Support proposals, tenders and client engagement activities
• Contribute to the continued growth of GHD’s OHLE capability and rail business

What will you bring to the team?

• A minimum 5-10+ years relevant experience (consulting industry preferred)
• Familiarity of delivering OHLE designs using Digital Engineering delivery methods.
• Ability to undertake layout design and electrical sectioning, cross-section and switching design
• Possess a wide knowledge of rail systems with specific experience in:
  • 25 kV AC and 1500 V DC Traction systems (mandatory)
  • OHLE Cross-Section and Switching Cross-Section design
  • Preparation of isolation diagrams
  • Undertake supporting OHLE compliance calculations as required.
• Degree qualified with a relevant electrical or mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Hold and maintain chartered status e.g. CPEng, RPEQ, or equivalent, or be working towards achieving

  The following skills and experience are desirable, but not essential:

  • 750 V DC Traction systems.
  • Interfaces with Substations, SCADA systems and power studies.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

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