Senior Rail Systems Engineer Leader

4 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia SYSTRA Full time
About SYSTRA Scott Lister

SYSTRA Scott Lister is a leading provider of comprehensive consultancy services to various industry verticals, including the rail and transport sectors. With a global footprint, we assist clients in delivering complex engineering projects that require our consulting services and subject matter expertise.

We have multiple office locations throughout Australia, offering our workforce ongoing personal career growth, learning, and development opportunities for job satisfaction and long tenure.

Job Summary

The Senior Rail Systems Engineer Leader will focus on providing engineering advisory and technical services to support the creation and growth of advanced train control capabilities within SYSTRA. This role requires applying engineering expertise across various rail infrastructure projects to ensure engineering excellence in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical advice during different project lifecycle stages from feasibility to design, construction, system integration, and commissioning.
  • Produce and review technical deliverables such as technical option reports, engineering principles, detail designs, and test procedures.
  • Apply system engineering techniques to support the production of technical deliverables (e.g., requirement traceability, system modelling, configuration management).
  • Collaborate with System Assurance teams (including Safety & Human Factors) to demonstrate that deployed systems are fit for purpose.
  • Support business readiness teams in analysing the impact of technical decisions on process and people aspects of the system.
  • Work with clients to understand essential objectives and desired outcomes for each project.
Requirements and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant Engineering discipline or Systems Engineering is essential.
  • Working towards a chartered or equivalent professional status from a relevant Institution (e.g., Engineers Australia, RPEQ).
  • 10-15 years' experience in Rail Signalling, Control Systems/Traffic Management Systems, or modern Train Control technologies (e.g., ETCS, CBTC).
  • Demonstrated experience in feasibility, system, or preliminary design phases or system testing on a project of technical relevance.
  • Experience in applying systems engineering techniques.
  • Experience of having worked in a project subject to Cenelec-based safety demonstration.
  • A thorough knowledge of industry standards for Train Control Systems (ETCS, CBTC, etc).
  • Ability to work to timeframes with high organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and a self-motivated and proactive approach.
Estimated Salary Range:

$120,000 - $180,000 per annum.

Benefits:

SYSTRA offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. We value diversity of thought and experience and encourage applications from diverse community groups.



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