Snr Project Engineer (Control Systems)

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of 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

Work as part of the electrical and signals team delivering key projects across our Major Works business.This role will see you working across the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and construction of substations, overhead wiring, transmission lines, track circuits, signals, interlocking and turnout assets, among others.

You will have the opportunity for genuine long-term career development as you will be responsible for providing key mentorship and guidance to the Graduates in the Program, Assistant Engineers and Project Engineers.

You will be given an opportunity to work on a large variety of signals projects, such as track circuit upgrades, points machine renewals, LED signal upgrades, relay replacement, Interlocking upgrades, re-signalling's. 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.

 3 x Permanent Opportunities available (Electrical, Signals, Control 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 as a Project Engineer and will be able to demonstrate the ability to guide and mentor more junior team members.
• You will be utilising your electrical and signals experience to produce scope of works - being involved from conception through to planning and delivery.
• You will be safety-minded and able to facilitate a supportive work environment, leading by example to deliver a high standard of work for our customers.
• Prior railway experience as project engineer

This is a full-time RC6 opportunity with flexible working arrangements. You will be required to be on site where necessary to support projects, with occasional night or weekend works.
 

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 25th May 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact TULLARAH.SIMPSON@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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