Senior Rail Systems Engineer – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
GHD invites you to bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport. The impact centers on delivering major programmes such as Cross River Rail, ETCS Sector 1 South and Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail. We support your growth every step of the way.
Seniority level: Mid‑senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Design, Consulting, and Engineering.
We are seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and leading integrated rail solutions from concept through to commissioning. This role empowers you to simplify the intricacies of signalling and rail systems, enabling clients and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated solutions across a variety of projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Work on the development and delivery of complex multidisciplinary rail projects, including signalling, telecommunications, and control systems.
* Provide expert technical and design input, guiding engineering and support teams to deliver innovative solutions in the Rail Systems discipline for greenfield and brownfield environments.
* Act as project manager for a range of commissions, delivering project elements on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Prepare and review concept signalling designs and system specifications, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with industry standards.
* Champion systems integration, verification and validation, and safety assurance across signalling, TMS, ETCS, and control systems.
* Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes and foster strong relationships.
* Contribute or facilitate Safety‑in‑Design workshops and risk reviews, supporting commissioning and operational readiness.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of GHD's Rail Consultancy locally and nationally.
* Support the Manager/Team Leader in expanding GHD's Rail Consultancy, leveraging your expertise to drive business development and innovation.
Required Qualifications
* Electrical Engineering degree or recognised equivalent tertiary qualification.
* 10+ years postgraduate experience.
* Registered Professional Engineer (RPEQ) (or working towards).
* Extensive knowledge of rail systems, rail industry, and conventional and communications‑based signalling technologies.
* Experience in project development, design, construction, and maintenance.
* Ability to translate operators' requirements into functional specifications.
* Strong passion for design documentation, assessment, and analysis of technical data.
* Well‑developed communication skills both oral and written, including report writing.
* Strong background in building, nurturing, and maintaining ongoing client relationships.
Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026. We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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