Project Engineer, Control Systems (24 month Fixed Term Opportunity)

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
 

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of the electrical and signals team delivering key projects across our Major Works business.

You will have the opportunity for genuine long-term career development, being supported by senior members of the team and your project manager to really learn the ins and outs of how we deliver our scope of works.

You will also have the chance to work on new and emerging technology that improves and enhances our network, such as automated train protection technology and digital systems.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description.
 

About you

You will be providing technical advice and sharing knowledge to build the technical capability of the Project Engineering & Support team. You will work closely with program managers and project managers, providing valuable experience and guidance to help the signals projects run smoothly and efficiently.

You will have prior experience working in a similar field, utilising your experience to produce scope of works - being involved from conception through to planning and delivery. You should hold a Degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems discipline or similar recognised by Engineers Australia.

• Knowledge and experience with industrial automation or real time control systems understanding system components, system architecture, automation, and communication.
• Knowledge of data communication systems and protocols and knowledge and experience in PLC, SCADA, and HMI
• Experience in the use and development of: software systems; testing systems; real time systems; and engineering design/ programming.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles methodologies and risk assessment preferably in a railway signalling environment.

This is a temporary full-time position up to 2 years with flexible working arrangements. You will be required to be on site where necessary to support projects, with occasional night or weekend works.
 

Click here to view the role description.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us
 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59pm 5th May 2024.

For more information about this role, please contact ROSIE.GOODRIDGE@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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