Principal Consultant, Electrical

7 days ago

Brisbane, Australia SNC-Lavalin Full time

SNC-Lavalin is one of the world’s leading professional services and project management organisations since 1911 with over 30,000 employees worldwide. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects across the world. We are committed to having a diverse, flexible, and inclusive team that drives and shapes our business and we are proud to create opportunities for enthusiastic individuals looking to build their careers in Australia and globally.

In Australia, our Consulting and Strategic Advisory (CSA) team provide expertise in railway operations and maintenance, rail alignment and permanent way, signalling and control systems, telecommunications and rail vehicles. We deliver seamless, personalised passenger experiences, and optimise operations by reducing risks through decades of experience in engineering excellence. We’re helping to empower our customers to change the face of rail travel.

We provide a flexible hybrid working environment that will you to succeed whether that be from the office or from home across all of our teams.

**Role Summary**

We are now seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant (Electrical) to join SNC-Lavalin’s highly successful national Rolling Stock team. You will play a pivotal role organising and planning the technical aspects of operational projects including the design and preparation of user requirement specifications, material and component specifications and safety in design requirements.

With ongoing remits on major projects including Cross River Rail, Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Auckland Light Rail, with support provided by rail operations capability throughout SNC-Lavalin Atkins globally, there has never been a better time to join our expanding Rail team.

How you will contribute:

- Develop and coordinate technical aspects and strategies for new technology and techniques applicable to electrical systems and networks
- Providing technical and specialist engineering guidance and expertise on rollingstock and/or light rail
- Manage all aspects of relevant consultancy assignments undertaken for clients including allocation, estimating, tendering, planning, execution and close out
- Prepare responses to 'Requests for Tender' and other bidding opportunities
- Develop strong client relationships and contribute to the development of the Vehicle Services team
- Contribute to the company's Innovation program
- Support the professional development of less experienced consultants

**Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities**
- Electrical Engineering degree with demonstrated experience in the rail industry
- Competent in the design and manufacturing of rolling stock.
- Experience in rolling stock systems engineering.
- Experience in working in either a new-build or operational / service environment.
- Specialist knowledge of one or more rolling stock disciplines (e.g. traction systems, train control systems, etc.)
- Have a willingness to pursue Continuous Professional Development.
- Experience with electrical aspects of brakes, structures, HVAC etc.
- Ability to cover most rolling stock sub-systems, including verification, assessment and standards associated with those sub-systems.

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