AddressQueensland Rail is looking for a Signal Design Engineering Officer to join our Signalling Design Engineering team.
Here at Queensland Rail our Signal Engineers experience a wide range of rail projects from the biggest infrastructure growth projects e.g. Cross River Rail to small but satisfying operational reliability improvements across a range of signal engineering technologies.
The Signalling Design Team delivers a diverse range of engineering activities associated with the design and the development of rail signalling assets, critical to the operation of the rail network. In Queensland Rail you will have a unique opportunity to be part of the whole railway engineering life cycle starting designs from concept, to working with operational stakeholders in understand how the design impacts on and delivers their needs. Then see it through to through to its commissioning, and reliable use in operation.
Join the team and take the journey with us as South-East Queensland’s (SEQ) public transport and rail network is going through a significant transformation which will change the way our public transport rail system will operate into the future.
The remuneration for your new role starts at $121,000 plus 12.75% superannuation with the option to salary sacrifice.
Why Queensland Rail?
- Permanent full time role with a company with over 150 years of history.
- A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
- Support for your career and continued professional development including study assistance.
- Flexible work options.
- Free Citytrain travel to work and discounted rail travel for yourself and your dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport.
- Four weeks annual leave and annual leave loading for roles under a standard QR Enterprise Agreement.
- Long service leave entitlements on completion of 7 years continuous service.
- Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.
Role overview:
- Design and solve technical problems related to Signal Engineering design articles including Signalling Arrangements, Control Tables, Circuits and Interlocking Data.
- Provide a role as a signal engineering specialist in a team of engineering professionals and paraprofessionals, including multi-disciplinary project-based teams to ensure delivery of effective and commercially valuable signal engineering solutions.
- Support the development and implementation of processes and standards used within the Signal Engineering Office.
Location/hours:
- Brisbane CBD office location.
- Our standard working hours are 38 hour per work week Monday to Friday, however whilst limited, there may be requirement for some pre-planned/occasional ad-hoc weekend work or outside hours work to support commissioning of design works. Compensation for approved outside hours work applies.
What you’ll bring:
- High level of skill and experience in delivering signal engineering solutions to meet project requirements.
- Analytical skills including critical thinking, data analysis, research, and ability to identify and solve complex issues.
- Sound level of skill in CAD and drawing management systems.
- Team, stakeholder and contractor engagement communication skills, ability to work across multiple functions and scopes of work, take accountability and drive successful outcomes.
- Independence and ability to operate without direct supervision and exercise initiative.
Qualifications at the time of application:
- Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering
- Current unrestricted National Drivers Licence
Advanced Diploma qualification must be issued from an accredited Australian educational institution OR you will be able to provide evidence of your qualifications that compare to an Australian Advanced Diploma level or higher that has been issued to you by a recognised educational institution to be assessed under the guidelines and accepted by Queensland Rail.
Position Description
Sounds great, what next?
If you are ready to join the team and take the journey with us as South-East Queensland’s (SEQ) public transport and rail network is going through a significant transformation which will change the way our public transport rail system will operate into the future then:
Please apply to Signal Design Engineering Officer (7308) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 4th April 2024.
Like this role but also want to see other opportunities within our Signal Design Engineering team? Then please visit our careers webpage via jobs.queenslandrail.com.au
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 qrcareers@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
