Senior Signalling Design Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Senior Signalling Design Engineer to join our Railways and Systems team in Australia/New Zealand. You will perform independent verification, provide technical guidance, and lead design teams on major signalling projects for clients.

You will mentor engineers, oversee testing and commissioning, and ensure adherence to Australian railway standards while delivering high-quality, reliable signalling solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in railway signalling with specialist knowledge of conventional signal design.
• Accreditation from Engineers Australia and/or IRSE membership highly desired.
• RPEQ / RPEV registration highly desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian railway standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, check, and conclude independent verification of high-level signalling documentation.
• Design, check, and conclude independent verification of infrastructure assets.
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders.
• Lead a team of designers for medium to major projects.
• Test, commission and maintain signalling systems and related support systems.
• Mentor junior signalling engineers and project engineers.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar)

Accreditation from Engineers Australia

Membership with IRSE

RPEQ / RPEV registration

Significant experience in railway signalling

Ability to lead project teams

Strong planning and problem solving

Excellent client relationship management

Job description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

Egis is looking for a technically excellent Senior Signalling Design Engineer to join our Railways and Systems team. This is an exciting time to join us as we are growing due to recent multiple significant project wins throughout Australia and New Zealand.

As a Senior Signalling Engineer at Egis, your impact will be in the independent design review function including the verification process and the final sign-off of designs. You will utilise your specialist knowledge in rail signalling to deliver technical guidance to signalling teams to contribute to the successful management and delivery of projects for clients.

In this role, you will:

• Design, check, and conclude independent verification of high-level signalling documentation inclusive of feasibility studies; technical requirements; SOWs; bonding/cable plans; control tables; power calculations etc
• Design, check, and conclude independent verification of infrastructure assets inclusive of trackside signalling infrastructure; train detection systems; SCADA systems; vital/non-vital interlocking systems etc
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders and teams on interfacing operational systems
• Lead a team of designers for medium sized to major projects
• Test, commission and maintain signalling systems and associated supporting systems
• Mentor and guide junior signalling engineers and project engineers

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have demonstrated 7+ years’ experience in railway signalling with specialist knowledge of conventional signal design.

In addition, you will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar)
• Accreditation from Engineers Australia
• Membership with IRSE highly desired
• RPEQ / RPEV registration highly desired
• Significant experience in railway signalling with demonstrated expertise in a signal engineering testing position
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian railway standards and guidelines and ability to adhere to industry best practices
• Ability to people lead and/or lead a project team to successfully deliver to meet or exceed client expectations
• Strong planning, organisation and problem solving abilities
• Excellent client relationship management skill as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

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