Senior Signalling Design Engineer

Egis Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Signalling Design Engineer in Adelaide, SA, Australia. You will lead independent verification and sign-off of high-level signalling designs, applying specialist knowledge to guide signalling teams across projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead design teams, and ensure conformance with Australian railway standards while delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. This role suits a senior professional seeking leadership in a dynamic rail environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in railway signalling with specialist knowledge of conventional signal design.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar).
• Accreditation from Engineers Australia included or pursued.
• IRSE membership is highly desirable; RPEQ/RPEV registration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, check, and independently verify high-level signalling documentation (feasibility studies, technical requirements, SOWs, bonding/cable plans, control tables, power calculations).
• Verify infrastructure assets including trackside signalling infrastructure, train detection, SCADA, interlocking systems.
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders and teams on interfacing operational systems.
• Lead a team of designers for medium to major projects.
• Test, commission and maintain signalling systems and related supporting systems.
• Mentor junior signalling engineers and project engineers.

Skills

People leadership

Project leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics)

Engineers Australia accreditation

IRSE membership

RPEQ/RPEV registration

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.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team,

Senior Signalling Design Engineer • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia