Principal Electrical Engineer Rail

Our rail team in Queensland is continuing to grow supporting a strong pipeline of work with Queensland Rail and across broader infrastructure programs.

Our current and upcoming projects are heavily focused on infrastructure electrical delivery including Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) infrastructure HV electrical systems and lighting design giving you the opportunity to work across both rail and adjacent transport electrification projects shaping the future of Queenslands network.

This role has been created to support that demand and deliver practical high-impact electrical solutions across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

How youll make a difference:

• Deliver high-quality technical design across infrastructure electrical works including HV systems substations and distribution networks.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) infrastructure supporting the transition to more sustainable transport solutions.

• Lead and support HV electrical works including design integration and interface with existing networks.

• Deliver lighting and HV design solutions across rail and transport infrastructure projects.

• Provide subject matter expertise aligned with Queensland Rail standards and broader infrastructure requirements.

• Resolve technical interface challenges across multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated outcomes.

• Support assurance activities including design reviews verification and compliance documentation.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick every box wed still encourage you to apply.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) mandatory for this role.

• Eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia; Chartered (CPEng) status is highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure electrical works including HV systems lighting design and transport-related electrical infrastructure (including ZEB projects highly regarded).

• Strong understanding of designer obligations under the Rail Safety National Law with experience working within Queensland Rail standards and assurance frameworks.

• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary infrastructure or rail environments across Queensland.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time