Principal Engineer – Electrical

At Downer Rail and Transit Systems, we are redefining what it means to be a subject matter expert who can materially drive and support the growth plans within RTS’s new Engineering Consulting Services. This is not a legacy role or a technical advisory seat for the late stage of a career. This is a forward-leaning, high-impact position at the heart of our commercial and delivery strategy. We’re building a team of elite, high-performing Principal Engineers— professional engineers who thrive in complex environments, earn their place through performance, and are relentless in pursuit of expanding existing opportunities, creating new opportunities and striving for technical excellence.

About the role 

We have a great opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary rail and transit systems across engineering consultancy engagements and large projects. You will play a pivotal role in securing strategic and technically complex work, expanding existing engagements and leading programs across Australia’s rail and transit sector and our new / emerging markets, which may be outside of our shores. 

You will be trusted to shape solutions, build enduring client relationships, and drive technical and commercial outcomes from the front line. This is a role where leadership, customer focus, and delivery excellence intersect. 

Key responsibilities

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, client satisfaction, delivery focus among the engineering team.
• Provide expert technical leadership and support across complex projects and strategic opportunities.
• Lead the development and presentation of engineering solutions to prospective and existing clients.
• Support the Discipline Manager in maintaining team knowledge currency and training initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, including the development of future Principal Engineers.

About you

• Degree qualifications – Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Registered on the National Engineering Register with Chartered Engineer status in Australia, and able to attain registration in applicable states. 
• Detailed knowledge of the application of ISO15288 and EN50126/EN50121/EN50155 to the rail environment in Australia.
• Complete design and analysis of rail vehicle components and systems, such as Electrical Auxiliaries, Traction System, Main Power, Electrical Integration, Maintainability Reviews, Human Factors Reviews, Failure Mode Effect and Critically Analysis (FMECA), Safety Hazard Analysis.
• Conduct design process reviews (i.e Maintainability, Human Factors, FMECA, Safety Hazard Analysis and Reliability analysis Reviews)
• Knowledge of specialist engineering processes: RAM and Cyber Security
• Extensive proven experience in technical leadership within complex engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver services and sell technical expertise into external organisations and comfortable working within or learning teams embedded in client environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by project commitments.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a market leader in rail and transit asset management.
• Work on cutting-edge transport projects and innovative technologies.
• A workplace focused on Zero Harm; safety is at the core of everything we do

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity with an ASX-listed organisation, please submit your application. For further information, you may contact: Fionah.bryant1@downergroup.com 

Applications will not be accepted via email, apply via the link.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. 

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.