Senior Design Engineer - Electrical

NSW Government•Auburn, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Design Engineer works within Sydney Trains’ Rolling Stock and Mechanical Design business unit, providing engineering support for electrical, traction and associated systems across suburban and intercity electric passenger fleets, diesel-powered regional and intercity passenger fleets, and Major Works infrastructure maintenance machines. The role provides design services, advice and solutions aligned with current standards, manufacturing and operational objectives, and maintenance requirements. The position conducts or participates in investigations, inspections and testing, producing reports in collaboration with engineers from different teams and at various locations. It also undertakes design work using CAD or other packages, prepares drawings and electrical schematics, and produces or reviews reports, designs and documentation for new equipment and systems and modifications to existing equipment and systems. This is a permanent, full-time role based at the Clyde Hub in Auburn. Hybrid flexible work arrangements are available, and travel to depots or other sites may be required.

Requirements

Degree qualification in Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronics).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience in a design or maintenance environment and ability to deliver innovative solutions.
Demonstrated understanding of systems associated with the rail industry, rail operations and maintenance support infrastructure.
Applied knowledge and understanding of engineering design and regulatory compliance standards.
Capability to contribute to developing and implementing engineering design quality and compliance strategies, plans, frameworks, systems, processes and procedures.
Understanding of rolling stock and rolling stock systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for electrical, traction and associated systems across passenger fleets and Major Works infrastructure maintenance machines.
Provide engineering design services, advice and solutions that meet current standards and manufacturing, operational and maintenance requirements.
Conduct or participate in investigations, inspections and testing, and produce reports on these activities.
Work with engineers across different teams and at a variety of locations.
Undertake design tasks using CAD or other packages and produce drawings and electrical schematics.
Produce or review reports, designs and documentation for new equipment and systems and for modifications to existing equipment and systems.