RELOCATION TO AUSTRALIA - BRISBANE, SYDNEY OR MELBOURNE

Downer Group - Rail and Transit Systems

Downer Rail and Transit Systems (RTS) is committed to providing the highest quality of Rollingstock & Overhaul services across Australia. Our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects and spans every project phase, from design and manufacture to through-life-support (TLS), condition monitoring and data analytics, fleet maintenance, operations and comprehensive overhaul of assets. RTS have a rare and exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Discipline Manager to lead and manage the electrical design/assurance function.

The Electrical Engineering Discipline Manager:

• is responsible for managing a team of qualified electrical design/assurance engineers that provide engineering services to Projects within the business.
• assigns staff to perform specific Project roles/tasks and makes decisions concerning staff recruitment, staff selection, competency management, training, grading, discipline and remuneration.
• liaises with associated engineering disciplines including systems engineering, manufacturing, configuration control, systems safety assurance and engineering support.
• provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• provides technical guidance and support to the Electrical Engineering team.

This is a full-time permanent position which can be based Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and will enjoy flexible work arrangements. This role will report directly to the General Manager Engineering Capability and Assurance.

About You

• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in rollingstock design/assurance or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years successfully leading highly innovative and productive electrical engineering teams
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) and eligible to be registered on Engineer’s Australia National Engineering Register and relevant State Engineering Registers in the Electrical Engineering area
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising and requiring coordination with other disciplines and departments
• Exceptional electrical and electronic skills
• Highly developed knowledge of
• Electrical engineering design and change management processes
• Rollingstock electrical design and operations
• Systems Engineering
• Safety Assurance
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with all stakeholders, including the ability to conduct detailed investigations and provide clear and decisive results and written reports
• Ability to travel as needed (20% of time).

Culture

Downer is dedicated to nurturing our people personally and professionally through skills development, competitive benefits, career pathways and fostering a proudly diverse and supportive workplace culture.

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that facilitates opportunity and respect. Our focus on gender and cultural inclusiveness is active and ongoing, and through various initiatives we aim to help close the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

What we offer

• Relocation to Australia and Visa support if required.
• The opportunity to lead an energetic, highly skilled team
• The ability to work on key rollingstock projects with an industry leader
• Permanent full-time position with excellent career progression opportunities
• Competitive remuneration, with on-going training and support
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee benefits and wellness program
• An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward-thinking company
• An opportunity to make a positive impact on climate change.
• A strong commitment to Zero Harm environment for all our employees and visitors
• An opportunity to work with an ASX Listed Company.

For more information about this position please contact Kodi Gordon – Talent & Sourcing Business Partner - <email address removed>.