Principal Electrical Engineer - Rail

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Our rail team in Queensland is continuing to grow, supporting a strong pipeline of work with Queensland Rail and across broader infrastructure programs. Our current and upcoming projects are heavily focused on infrastructure electrical delivery, including Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) infrastructure, HV electrical systems, and lighting design giving you the opportunity to work across both rail and adjacent transport electrification projects shaping the future of Queensland's network. This role has been created to support that demand and deliver practical, high-impact electrical solutions across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. How you'll make a difference: Deliver high‑quality technical design across infrastructure electrical works - HV systems, substations, and distribution networks - with a strong focus on constructability and safe operation. Shape the rollout of Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) infrastructure by contributing to concept, detailed design, and integration that support sustainable transport outcomes. Lead and support HV electrical works, managing design, system integration, and interfaces with existing networks to ensure reliable cutovers and operations. Develop lighting and HV design solutions across rail and adjacent transport infrastructure projects, optimizing performance, safety, and lifecycle cost. Provide subject matter expertise aligned to Queensland Rail standards and broader infrastructure requirements, ensuring designs meet assurance and compliance needs. Resolve technical interface challenges across multidisciplinary teams (civil, systems, structures, stations) to deliver integrated outcomes. Support assurance activities - design reviews, verification, and compliance documentation - driving right‑first‑time delivery. The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply. The qualities that help you thrive: Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) - mandatory. Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership; Chartered (CPEng) highly regarded. Demonstrated experience in infrastructure electrical works, including HV systems, lighting design, and transport-related electrical infrastructure, experience on ZEB projects highly regarded. Strong understanding of designer obligations under the Rail Safety National Law, with hands‑on experience delivering to Queensland Rail standards and assurance frameworks. Proven success working within multidisciplinary rail or infrastructure environments across Queensland, collaborating effectively to meet time, cost, and quality targets. Why you'll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Ready to push the limits of what's possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversit

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