Senior HV Systems Engineer

vor 3 Wochen


Brisbane, Österreich Queensland Rail Vollzeit

Are you an experienced High Voltage Systems Engineer seeking an opportunity to design and shape our rail traction power systems? Join our collaborative HV Systems Engineering team based in Brisbane CBD and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative engineering solutions for Queensland Rail.

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.
  • Salary ranging from $138,900 - $148,600 (with an increase in March 2025 rising to the range $143,802 - $153,886) - we are committed to finding the right candidate and salary will be commensurate of the role and your unique contributions and expertise plus 12.75% superannuation company contribution.
  • Professional development: Support for career and continued professional development for RPEQ.
  • Work life balance: Flexible work options.
  • Benefits:
    • 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.
    • Coverage of RPEQ annual fees, and annual fees of an engineering organisation (e.g. RTSA or IEEE).
    • 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.

About your opportunity:

As a Senior HV Systems Engineer, you’ll work within our HV Systems Engineering Design Office, contributing to the design and development of traction power systems. While primarily office-based, you’ll occasionally visit substation sites or the rail corridor to oversee implementation and ensure compliance with design standards.

You’ll join a close-knit team where your expertise and leadership will drive the delivery of safe and efficient rail power solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design Leadership: Lead the concept and detailed design of traction power systems, including substations and switching devices.
  • Power System Modelling: Conduct load flows, short circuit analyses, and power quality assessments.
  • Design Reviews: Peer-review internal designs and evaluate external submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Technical Support: Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and review updates to isolation diagrams and instructions.
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to developing engineers, fostering their professional growth.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Represent design perspectives in meetings with project managers, drafting staff, and operational teams.

About you:

You’re a proactive, detail-oriented engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions in high-voltage power systems. You’ll bring:

  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the design of power systems for traction, with a focus on power system protection and earthing design.
    • Experience in booster transformer and autotransformer networks is highly desirable.
    • Alternatively, experience in medium-voltage distribution networks and will be considered.
    • Modelling skills
  • Autonomous Operation: Registered as a professional engineer and the ability to work independently and supervise junior/developing engineers.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to write clear, concise engineering reports and convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Collaborative Approach in meetings, representing design interests cordially and effectively.

Mandatory qualifications held at the time of application:

  • Bachelor Engineering Electrical/Electronic Degree.
  • Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).

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

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will drive the success of rail projects, apply today Click (here) to view the full Position Description.

How to apply?

Please apply to Senior HV Systems Engineer (Design) (8887) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 2nd Febuary 2025 .

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Ben Hogan via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Ben Hogan with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.



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