Senior Rail Utilities Lead – Power & Lighting

Acciona; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer to own utility design and delivery for Melbourne Rail Stage 1 (MARS1). You will lead power and lighting works at Tottenham Yard, coordinate approvals with AusNet, Jemena, APA Group and telcos, and manage interface groups across the corridor.

You will mentor engineers, report to project leadership, and ensure safe, on-time delivery while navigating high-profile pipelines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering) or relevant tertiary education.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in a construction/engineering environment with significant exposure to design, costing, estimating and planning.
• Have or ability to obtain Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card; Current Driver Licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Communication: warm, persuasive and adaptable to audience, both formally and informally.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility design coordination and delivery for Melbourne Rail Stage 1 (MARS1).
• Deliver temporary and permanent power and lighting at Tottenham Yard; manage approvals with utility providers and telcos.
• Oversee safety, risk controls, and interface groups with AusNet, Jemena, APA Group and telecoms.
• Guide less experienced engineers and report to project leadership; own corridor-wide utility scope.

Skills

Utility design coordination

Power & Lighting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer to own utility design and delivery for Melbourne Rail Stage 1 (MARS1). You will lead power and lighting works at Tottenham Yard, coordinate approvals with AusNet, Jemena, APA Group and telcos, and manage interface groups across the corridor.

You will mentor engineers, report to project leadership, and ensure safe, on-time delivery while navigating high-profile pipelines and regulatory requirements.