Senior Project Engineer – Rail HV/LV Systems & Delivery

John Holland Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Great leave benefits

Career progression

Learning & development

Flexible working

Job summary

John Holland is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the Sydney Metro West Linewide Project's Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Team. This role requires strong HV and LV experience and a proven track record in large rail infrastructure.

You will lead construction, design and HSQE activities, manage budgets and stakeholders, and drive safe, on-time delivery across multiple sites in Sydney. You’ll collaborate with partners and subcontractors to maximise KPI performance and value for

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering required.
• Experience with rail infrastructure projects is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of HV and LV distribution, electrical engineering expertise.
• Commercial experience: planning and reporting on progress, cost and risk.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated safety leadership in dynamic, busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction to meet KPI targets.
• Lead design inputs feeding detailed designs and construction specs.
• Drive HSQE leadership on site with partners and subcontractors.
• Forecast costs and revenue; manage contract and financial risk.
• Maintain active engagement with clients, subcontractors and communities.
• Monitor progress against milestones and mitigate obstacles early.

Skills

HV distribution

LV distribution

Electrical engineering

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

John Holland is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the Sydney Metro West Linewide Project's Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Team. This role requires strong HV and LV experience and a proven track record in large rail infrastructure.

You will lead construction, design and HSQE activities, manage budgets and stakeholders, and drive safe, on-time delivery across multiple sites in Sydney. You’ll collaborate with partners and subcontractors to maximise KPI performance and value for