Senior Electrical Engineer

1 month ago

Bowen Hills, Australia Queensland Rail Full time

Queensland Rail is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Specialist Rollingstock Project Engineering team. 

The team primarily provide technical assurance on projects being completed by external providers, primarily within design modifications of our existing rail fleet, to ensure when modifications are completed, they are reviewed, implemented, and tested to ensure modifications meet Queensland Rail’s safety and technical standards.

  • Fixed term opportunity to February 2026.
  • Inner Brisbane location.

Benefits that count

  • Flexible working options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.
  • Free Citytrain travel to and from your office location + other free or discounted SEQ rail travel.
  • Annual base salary $138,900 and $148,600 + Superannuation. Salary will be commensurate suitable candidates experience and qualifications demonstrated through the recruitment process. 
  • Access to holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
  • Professional development opportunity, exposure to one of the largest employers in Queensland.  
  • Access to other competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment. 

About the role

  • Provide technical coordination and advice, review design documentation, seek out responses from subject matter experts, and provide responses to technical tasks.
  • Take lead over the various scopes of work to ensure that all the electrical engineering requirements are captured.
  • Perform testing and analysis and acceptance testing after modifications are completed and assist contractors with commissioning activities.
  • Conduct quality audits in accordance with current standards.
  • Liaise with the rollingstock engineering team, trade staff, inventory, suppliers, and other Queensland Rail staff to identify and resolve rollingstock issues.
  • Develop scopes of work, instructions and procedures, overhaul schedules and other documentation in relation to rollingstock modifications, maintenance, and associated equipment.
  • Manage and monitor projects for safety, reliability, and cost improvement in relation to rollingstock modifications, upgrades, repairs, and general maintenance.

This role is predominately based in a Brisbane CBD location, with some travel to site requirements on an irregular basis.

What you will bring

  • Strong electrical engineering technical knowledge within design and modification/repair of rollingstock or similar heavy vehicle/machinery.
  • High level of skill in the development of concept briefs and design illustrations.
  • Experience within an electrical engineering role, performing investigations, testing, problem solving, trial modifications and report writing.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to clearly communicate both in written and oral forms and translate technical terms to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work across multiple stakeholders who are responsible for differing stages of rollingstock modification projects.

For further information about this role please also read the Position Description

Qualifications and other information

Hold Bachelor Engineering Degree (Electrical/Electronic). 

International qualifications will need to be recognised under the Washington Accord or demonstrated by ‘an entry to practice competently’ having been awarded to you by Engineers Australia and accepted by Queensland Rail. 

  
Due to the timeline and temporary nature of the requirements for this role, we will only be able to accept candidates with unrestricted eligibility to the be employed within Australia. 

Ready to embark on your next career journey with Queensland Rail and join a team Where Connection Counts.  

What next?

Please apply to Senior Electrical Engineer - Rolling Stock (7769) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 28th August 2024.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.

We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Mackenzie via the email below.

 
Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.  Multiple vacancies may also apply to this advertisement. 

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry via cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.

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