Senior Signalling Design Engineer

Egis in ANZ; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is looking for a technically excellent Senior Signalling Design Engineer to join our Railways and Systems team in Australia. This is an exciting time to join us as we win multiple major projects across Australia and New Zealand.

You will lead independent verification of high-level signalling documentation, mentor designers, produce tender documentation and support clients through design sign-off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in railway signalling and knowledge of conventional signal design.
• Engineering degree or equivalent with relevant accreditation.
• Experience with Australian railway standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, check, and independently verify high-level signalling documentation and feasibility studies.
• Design and verify trackside signalling infrastructure, train detection, SCADA and interlocking systems.
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders.
• Produce tender documentation and lead a project design team.
• Test, commission and maintain signalling systems and supporting components.
• Mentor junior signalling engineers and project engineers.

Skills

Railway signalling expertise

Team leadership

Client communication

Planning and problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Accreditation from Engineers Australia

IRSE membership

RPEQ/RPEV registration

QR/ARTC competencies

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.

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
• Produce tender documentation
• 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
• QR / ARTC competencies
• 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.