Electrical Engineer (HV Design)

Company description:

Queensland Rail's purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting communities through a modern, world-class rail service.

Job description:

Are you an Electrical Engineer with a passion for power systems design?

Join a specialist team at the forefront of Queensland Rail's High Voltage Systems Engineering (HVSE) located in Brisbane CBD.

Our team plays a critical role in delivering traction power infrastructure by designing and reviewing power systems for both internal Queensland Rail projects and externally delivered capex projects.

From strategic power system modelling to detailed engineering design, we cover primary and secondary systems, protection systems, DC systems, and earthing. With a small team currently of five experienced engineers, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in a highly collaborative and technically challenging environment.

Engineer Your Legacy: At Queensland Rail, our engineers work on the full engineering project lifecycle—from initial concept and design, testing, implementation and operational support—offering the unique opportunity to see the benefits and lasting impact of your work.

Benefits That Count:

• Permanent full-time role with a company with over 150 years of history.
• Competitive salary commencing at $126,400 plus 12.75% company Superannuation contribution.
• Professional development: Support for career and continued professional development, including mentorship and pathways to become RPEQ if so desired.
• Work life balance: Flexible work options.

Perks:

• Free or discounted rail travel options for yourself and your dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
• The Fitness Passport discount scheme.

Leave:

• Four weeks annual leave and leave loading for roles under a standard QR Enterprise Agreement.
• Long service leave entitlements on completion of seven years continuous service.
• Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.

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As an emerging Engineer, you will be guided through a mix of tasks such as:

• Assisting with power systems design for traction substations and trackside infrastructure.
• Conduct modelling and calculations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Review and assess designs from external parties.
• Engage with stakeholders across design teams, project staff, and operations.
• Occasionally travel to conduct investigations, commissioning and attend meetings.
• Work safely, assessing risks and monitoring controls.

About you:

To be a good fit for this role you will bring:

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, majoring in power systems.
• Experience specifically within electrical design or modelling.
• Capability to do engineering calculations and understand complex technical concepts.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, eager to learn and develop.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise engineering reports, and also able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative approach with team members and stakeholders and represent design interests effectively.

International qualifications will need to be recognised under the Washington Accord or demonstrated by ‘an entry to practice competently' having been awarded to you by Engineers Australia and accepted by Queensland Rail.

Only candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights, will be considered for this opportunity due to sponsorship currently not being available.

Position Description

Ready to make an impact? make the journey with us.

If you're eager to step into a dynamic and fulfilling role where you can develop your skills that will shape the success of rail projects, then please apply to Electrical Engineer (HV Design) (9423) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 13th April 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day. We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Mackenzie via the phone number or email below.

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry via cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.