Principal Engineer Rail Systems

Join us as a Principal Rail Systems Engineer within our Rail Business Unit in Brisbane.  This role acts as the organisations authoritative specialist in signalling train control telecommunications control systems and systems this opportunity you will provide senior technical leadership across the planning design integration assurance and delivery of complex rail systems. The Principal Engineer ensures engineering excellence leads multidisciplinary teams and ensuring rail systems meet performance safety and regulatory requirements throughout the asset lifecycle.

In this role you will:

• Provide expert guidance on signalling train control telecommunications SCADA traction power interfaces and systems integration across major rail projects.
• Lead requirements development system architecture interface definition verification validation and configuration management.
• Oversee safety assurance activities in accordance with EN50126/8/9 CENELEC and national rail safety legislation.
• Chair technical reviews approve engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with standards codes and organisational frameworks.
• Identify assess and mitigate technical and operational risks across the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve complex rail systems designs ensuring integration across signalling rollingstock electrical civil and operational domains.
• Identify develop and pursue new business opportunities with both internal and external clients.
• Coach engineers lead capability uplift initiatives and support succession planning.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies (ETCS CBTC digital train control condition monitoring automation).

Qualifications :

Ideally you will have demonstrated 12 years experience in specialist rail systems role within the rail industry delivering major rail infrastructure brownfield upgrades or digital signalling addition you will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Systems Mechatronics or related engineering discipline
• CPENG (Ability to obtain if not currently registered)
• RPEQ (Ability to obtain if not currently registered)
• Extensive rail industry experience with strong understanding of rail operations (inclusive of maintenance and asset management) signalling train control systems telecommunications and/or rail systems integration
• Demonstrated operational leadership ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage complex technical issues
• Deep understanding of CENELEC EN50126/8/9 AS/NZS standards and Rail Safety National Law
• Strong technical knowledge to lead full-function project delivery and strong commercial acumen
• Strong connection to market recognised within industry with strong client management skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills well-versed verbal and written communication

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. We offer generous parental leave support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect collaborate grow and succeed.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time