Layer 2 Intelligence Pty Ltd (L2iQ) is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer based in Melbourne to lead and contribute to current and upcoming projects across our exciting and diverse delivery pipeline. This senior technical leadership role is suited for someone with deep experience in operational technology, systems engineering, and complex integration within transport, critical infrastructure, utilities, resources, and/or defence environments.
Responsibilities
* Leading the application of advanced systems engineering and operational technology knowledge across the delivery of major technology projects and integration activities in rail, transport, utilities and critical infrastructure environments.
* Project Management of key design and delivery projects, including leading the allocated engineering team, client relationships and oversight of the scope, cost, schedule and quality aspects of each project.
* Acting as a senior technical authority within matrix project teams, helping resolve complex technical and interface issues across clients, contractors, site teams and subcontractors.
* Developing and reviewing high-quality engineering deliverables including requirements, interface documents, technical specifications, design reports, physical and logical architecture drawings, test documentation and assurance artefacts.
* Providing technical leadership across project lifecycle phases including concept development, design, procurement support, implementation, testing, commissioning, handover and operational readiness.
* Supporting clients in understanding contemporary asset management, maintenance, and lifecycle considerations for operational technology environments.
* Assisting project delivery teams with schedule, cost, risk, commercial and stakeholder considerations where required.
* Applying systems engineering principles, including ISO/IEC 15288-aligned lifecycle thinking, to complex operational technology and integration projects.
* Supporting business development activities through trusted client engagement, technical proposals, solution shaping and identification of follow-on opportunities.
* Mentoring and coaching engineers across the business, contributing to capability uplift and technical excellence in the Melbourne and broader national team.
This role will be varied and hands‐on, combining technical leadership, project management, client advisory, design oversight, testing, commissioning, and systems integration. You will work with a high‐performing team of engineers and project managers to deliver outcomes for our clients across Victoria and nationally, with support from Sydney, Canberra and Queensland. Interstate travel may be required from time to time. Applicants with practical delivery experience in live operational environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical depth, systems thinking, client engagement and delivery leadership. You will have proven experience leading complex engineering and integration activities across operational systems such as SCADA and control systems, communications networks, ITS, CCTV, radio, WiFi, condition monitoring, and related field infrastructure. Experience in rail and transportation projects in Victoria will be highly regarded.
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