Project Engineer - Etcs Trackside

About us:

Network Rail Consulting is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, impartiality.

In Australia, Network Rail Consulting has a growing team of rail industry specialists permanently based in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. We provide cutting edge technical and management advice to our clients, delivered by a blend of local and British consultants.

We offer great benefits such as:

• Competitive market rate salaries
• A performance-related pay incentive scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Further training, learning and development opportunities

About the role:

Network Rail Consulting is currently hiring for a Project Engineer with experience in European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 (L2) to join the Digital Systems Program (DSP) with our client, Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW). Since 2018, we have been a key partner to TfNSW, bringing together technical and operational functions to deliver a ETCS L2 railway with Traffic Management Systems (TMS) for TfNSW's heavy rail network.

In this role, you will be a key team member through supporting the development, delivery, and acceptance of the portfolio of ETCS L2 engineering systems for the program. This will involve supporting the Trackside workstream for ETCS L2 and ensuring that it is integrated with the remaining ETCS sub-systems and legacy infrastructure.

You will partner with the Lead Project Engineer to deliver system specifications, variations, design approval, interface specifications and acceptance of sub-systems, enabling the efficient operational safety and train service delivery for the client.

What you will be involved in:

• Supporting the technical workstream for the Digital Systems team by owning functional deliverables and interfaces that meet key project milestones and performance objectives.
• Providing technical guidance for the Trackside systems and being responsible for the integration of the Trackside works with the other sub-systems.
• Offering expert advice and interpreting the technical requirements for compliance with statute, system design, national and international standards, and industry practice.
• Offering technical advice for implementing Trackside systems to enable the introduction of ETCS L2 onto the rail network.
• Providing technical expertise for the implementation of operational specifications, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient, effective, and safe working.
• Partnering collaboratively with the client and the wider team to deliver an integrated solution that delivers to the project's requirements.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential

• Significant experience working on railway signalling projects related to Trackside ETCS systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ETCS.
• A track record in delivering signalling projects to budget and on time.
• Strong attention to detail and highly developed report writing ability.
• Ability to manage time effectively among competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and accurately capture, interpret, and implement agreed changes as required.

Desirable

• Working towards chartered or incorporated engineering status.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience in development and entry into service phase of new rail infrastructure.
• Experience in working in the Australian Rail Industry.

Network Rail Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!