Principal Signal Engineers (Rail)
Principal Signal Engineers (Rail)
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Job Description
Connecting Engineering Talent to Queensland Rail
Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.
From transporting our customers and freight to strengthening connections across diverse communities our impact runs deep. For 160 years our teams have driven meaningful change and now as we expand and modernise our network were looking for talented Principal Signal Engineers to help lead the way.
We haveopportunities across two distinct Principal Signal Engineering career pathways read on to see where your expertise fits in.
These opportunities are available within ourSignalling Project Delivery and Signalling Systems and Assurance teams. No matter your specialty youll be solving complex engineering challenges that shape the future of rail in Queensland.
- Brisbane CBD location
- Permanent full-time roles
Principal Signal Engineer Signalling Engineering Delivery
Use your engineering leadership to bring projects to life.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of innovative fit-for-purpose signalling engineering solutions aligned with Queensland Rails strategic objectives.
- Guide activities and shaping project scopes ensure engineering outcomes meet operational and safety needs.
- Providing technical oversight and certification of signalling designs and works ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Driving the successful delivery of signalling projects across all lifecycle phases
- Collaborating across engineering disciplines project teams asset managers and QR stakeholders ensuring alignment between signalling systems and broader rail infrastructure goals.
You will bring:
- Deep knowledge of railway signalling systems and lifecycle delivery including their application across planning design construction and commissioning stages.
- Proven technical leadership across complex multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence outcomes.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on project governance budget risk and safety performance.
Principal Signal Engineer Signalling Engineering DeliveryPosition Description
Principal Signal Engineer Signalling Systems and Assurance
Ensure our signalling systems are safe reliable and built to last.
Key responsibilities include:
- Investigate system anomalies using diagnostic tools logs and circuit analysis to ensure operational reliability.
- Provide expert technical advice on Queensland Rail signalling systems.
- Collaborate with delivery teams to maintain assurance across project phases.
- Support on-the-ground teams and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering practices.
- Oversee stakeholder relationships and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercial and technical outcomes.
- Assist with undertaking Type Approval of safety-critical signalling equipment as an independent technical reviewer.
- Promote business improvements technology development and innovation in signal engineering.
You will bring:
- Established expertise in signalling system architecture and performance.
- Strong diagnostic analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity and initiative to explore reliability improvements and system risk mitigation.
Principal Signal Engineer Signalling Systems and AssurancePosition Description
Required qualifications (for both roles):
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic or related QR acceptable discipline)
- Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
Specific to the Project Delivery role only we will also consider non RPEQ candidates.
If your qualification was issued overseas we ask that your degree aligns with the Washington Accord and is assessed by Engineers Australia as meeting the entry-level competency standard for professional engineers in your discipline.
Benefits:
We believe great people do their best work when they feel supported valued and inspired.
Base salary starts at $160900 (PT5.1) plus 12.75% Superannuation - aligned with experience and responsibilities.
- Flexible working options to help you balance your career and personal commitments.
- Up to 100% reimbursement for eligible professional membership fees keeping your skills current and your career moving forward.
- Clear career pathways innovative projects and professional development opportunities to help you shape a rewarding long-term career.
- Exclusive discounts and services through QRI Lifestyle with access to over 2000 offers.
- A focus on your physical emotional and financial wellbeing with a range of free support services.
- Fitness Passport membership giving you and your family access to over 380 gyms and pools across Queensland.
Click here to explore our full range of employee benefits.
Your journey matters. Make it with us.
Now is a great time to join us on our journey as we transform Southeast Queenslands extensive rail network from modernising rail infrastructure to supporting SEQs future growth.
Your impact will count.
Advertising commences 18th August 2025 and applications will close by 11:59pm (GMT10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 16th September 2025.
Please apply toPrincipal Signal Engineers (Rail)(9780) via our website by clicking onto the Apply button.
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.
If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process please contact please contactCynthia Mackenzievia the email 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 Cynthia Mackenziewith your specific enquiry via Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
