Technical Officer (Electrical)

Youll connect Queensland. Well connect you to an amazing career.

Are you looking to build on your experience in electrical design drafting or continue growing your career in a hands-on technical environment

Queensland Rail is offering an opportunity to join a supportive team working with our Electrical Engineering (HV Power Systems) team within the role ofTechnical Officer (Electrical) where youll gain exposure to design drafting and real-world infrastructure projects. Whether youre early in your career or bring more established experience youll be supported to develop your skills and take ownership of your work over the long term.

This is your platform; this is where your journey begins

• Permanent full-time
• Brisbane CBD location

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. Thats why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best including:

Annual base commencement salary $126435 plus 12.75% Superannuation

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Purpose That Counts About the role

Youll be part of a collaborative engineering team contributing to the design and documentation of electrical systems that keep the rail network running. Day-to-day this role is a mix of technical drafting document management and learning how projects come together from design through to delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and updating electrical drawings (including overhead/traction power systems)
• Supporting design and drafting activities using MicroStation
• Managing and maintaining drawing records and documentation (including systems like ProjectWise)
• Reviewing contractor drawings and documents to make sure everything aligns
• Assisting with inspections audits and technical reviews
• Working closely with experienced engineers and drafters to build your knowledge

Youll also have the chance to get involved across the wider power systems teams gaining exposure to different areas and developing your technical capability over time.

People Who Count About you

Were open to a range of experience levels what matters most is your attitude willingness to learn and any relevant experience you bring.

You might be:

• A professional with around 2 years experience and eager to continue strengthening your skills
• Or someone with broader workplace experience and a foundation in drafting and electrical systems who enjoys working in this environment and is looking to build and grow in the role over time

Were looking for someone who:

• Is keen to be hands on in technical drafting managing high volumes of documentation and document control keen interest in developing skills related to electrical infrastructure
• Has any level of experience using design and/or drawing management systems (e.g. MicroStation ProjectWise) is highly regarded
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
• Is proactive takes initiative and once fully settled into the role and QR way of life is comfortable working with a high level of autonomy
• Holds an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or higher)

Why this role

• Long-term career journey and development supporting high profile major projects across our business
• A supportive team environment where youll learn from experienced professionals
• Variety in your day-to-day from drafting through to technical problem solving

Position Description

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Were incredibly proud of the work our team is doing in this space - driven by passion innovation and a shared commitment to Progress that Counts. Watch this short video of Queensland Rails 160 years of connecting communitiesClick Here

Please apply to Technical Officer (Electrical)(11519) via our website by clicking onto the Apply button by 11:59pm (GMT10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 28th June 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams including different genders age race disability status sexual orientation religions neurodiversity education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same and its because of our differences that as a collective we achieve great things.

We provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees.

If you do require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Cynthia via the details below.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may also include psychometric assessments pre-employment health checks and background screenings which could involve criminal history and credit checks if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role.

For roles that have pre-employment qualifications we will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to Queensland Rails pre-employment frameworks.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthiawith your enquiry via Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.