Senior Standards Engineer

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Fixed-Term full time, Brisbane CBD based role.
• ET5 Position - Starting at $148,000
• Flexible working arrangements

We currently have a fixed-term contract until late August with likelihood of extension available for a Senior Standards Engineer based in Brisbane's CBD.
Working within the office of the chief engineer this is a great opportunity to work within a highly knowledgeable team and gain exposure to a variety of projects.
About the role
Reporting to the Discipline Head Track & Structures this role will be responsible for providing expert advice and analysis on standard development, standard compliance and systems.
Additionally this role will:

• Review existing technical standards against the asset risks and recommend changes to the standards where required to ensure the risks are managed, and draft the changes to the standards.
• Identify requirements for new standards, draft the standards and manage their development and implementation.
• Consult with representatives for those affected by the standards, running risk assessments in accordance with Queensland Rail policies.
• Provide support to assigned technical committees and committee leadership that develop strategic railway standards.

About you

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Engineering or equivalence recognised by Engineers Australia).
• A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence.
• Current RPEQ Certification or willing to obtain within 3 months of the position
• Extensive knowledge of engineering construction and maintenance practices.
• High level of skill in developing and drafting standards and specifications or similar documentation

Sounds great, what's next?
Please apply to Senior Standards Engineer (6965) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 28th January 2024.
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We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
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To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kayley Gayton with your specific enquiry kayley.gayton@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.