Lead Rolling Stock Engineer

Market
Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. We have an insatiable curiosity about solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us. 

Reporting to the Section Leader – ANZ Rail Systems, as the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail, you will be developing specifications, designs and tests of electrical and software-based systems across light and heavy rail Rolling Stock platforms as well as reviewing / checking circuit and system performance against specifications. You will be also be looked at to demonstrate the proper integration of rolling stock within the broader transport systems, including compatibility with the track, civils, kinematic envelope and other railway assets whilst providing senior mechanical engineering advisory services for rail clients across light rail and heavy rail networks. 

Additionally, the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail will lead and manage the development of and contribute to tender documents, specifications, test plans, drawings, calculations and mechanical installation designs, operational and maintenance concepts related to Rolling Stock mechanical systems as well as the development of enabling infrastructure such as train stabling, cleaning and maintenance facilities.

This position can be based in Jacobs offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.

Here's what you'll need

• Tertiary qualifications with experience in the delivery of large sized and medium risk Rolling Stock projects in full and on time. 

• Demonstrated senior experience specifying, designing, or testing Rolling Stock Mechanical systems such as bogies, structures, noise, vibrations, mechanical sub-systems and dynamics. 

• Proven working knowledge of industry standards from AS/RISSB and EN series, the ability to identify and anticipate industry trends and develop strategic and tactical responses. 

• Proficient use of CAD packages to prepare and conduct mechanical system analysis and calculations. 

• Senior level awareness of mechanical design, manufacture and test obligations relating to environmental performance, dynamics, RAMS, SIL, and the demonstration of safety SFAIRP. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills which are applied to bring out the best in peers and to engage productively with clients. 

• Self-motivated, with capacity to work both independently andas part of a team (including virtual teams spread over multiple locations) and under the pressure of deadlines. • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues succinctly. 

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We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

Accessibility

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Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.

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