Senior Signalling Design Engineer

Req ID:516933

At Alstom we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that cant afford to fail. Were more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains metros trams maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

Were looking for a Senior Signalling Design Engineer to provide technical expertise relating to Signalling designs. Youll work alongside people who show up with ownership passion and dedication because they know whats at stake: the journey home.

Your role your impact

• Provide seniorlevel technical expertise across the full lifecycle of signalling design delivery.
• Review and lead signalling concept preliminary and detailed design deliverables including URS TRS signalling functional specifications signalling plans train notices bonding plans object controller bit lists power calculations conventional and ETCS Level 2 control tables ETCS Level 2 and interfacing circuit designs interface documentation and staging and deployment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Queensland Rail standards principles and procedures.
• Identify technical risks and develop effective innovative signalling solutions.
• Mentor and guide the design team during the development of signalling designs.
• Participate in technical investigations as required prepare draft technical investigation reports and technical specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers project construction test and commissioning teams where required.
• Contribute to training accreditation and capability uplift within the QLD signalling team.
• Provide expert technical input to tender and bid development activities.

Youll work with sharp committed teams across Alstom working alongside QLD sitebased teams the CBI Centre of Excellence in Melbourne ETCS and interlocking teams across ANZ and India and the Main Line Platform team in Europe solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

• A resilient solutionsfocused engineer committed to quality safety and delivering lasting impact through clear responsible technical leadership.
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Queensland Rail Senior Signal Design Engineer competency Level 3.
• Significant years experience in Queensland signalling roles including working to QR principles and practices.
• Proven experience producing and reviewing Queensland Railcompliant signalling designs.
• Strong knowledge of QR standards procedures processes and requirements.
• Handson experience with relaybased PBI and computerbased interlockings.

How success is measured

• Project QCD (Quality Cost and Delivery) commitment.
• On-time-delivery for IXL deliverables according to project planning and Document Master List (DML) (EDP - Engineering Delivery Performance).
• Defect detected on IXL (DQI - Delivery Quality Indicator).
• Cooperation and reactivity to support Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements).
• Contribution to peer reviews and teamwork.

Alstom a great place to grow

Perks & Benefits

• A diverse role collaborating with cross functional teams globally.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Discounted corporate gym membership.
• Purchased annual leave and a novated leasing scheme.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Our investment in your development through award-winning learning.
• Stability challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.
• A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

Here progress isnt always easy the scale is massive the tasks are complex but the impact is real. Because when the system runs the train moves and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email:

For internal applicants please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks including drug and alcohol testing.