Senior Engineer OHW

You’re looking to embed yourself in projects of different sizes and become part of a team that’s shaping the landscape across NSW.

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:

Be working as part of the Engineering & System Integrity team. This role will see you perform Overhead Wiring (OHW) designs, including complex multi-discipline design projects, and provide best practice engineering advice to Sydney Trains and external clients which maximises the safety and reliability of the rail network.

You'll be in an exciting, diverse role involved in the whole life cycle of overhead wiring and as such will have exposure to the construction environment and various emergency situations.

This is a permanent role.

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

About you

You will have a tertiary qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent coupled with previous experience in Overhead Wiring (OHW) design and 1500V DC feeding arrangements. Additional experience in construction / maintenance / commissioning activities will be highly regarded.

You will have a sound understanding of risk assessments, asset management and reliability and possess exceptional communication skills that will allow you to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

You will also have an interest in exploring new technologies in the market.

This position does have a requirement for you to work on-site as well as attend occasional weekend possessions, therefore flexibility is key.

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: 11:59 pm Sunday 26th May 2024.

For more information about this role, please contact YVONNE.HUGHES@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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