Principal Project Engineer - LV Electrical in Perth CBD, Western Australia, Australia
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA), is an innovative Government Agency and a highly sought-after employer offering once in a lifetime opportunities to work on major rail infrastructure projects. The PTA is looking for qualified and experienced engineers and transport professionals to help grow and maintain the state’s public transport network.
In addition to maintaining the existing network the Government has recently commenced a major program of rail projects named METRONET with the aim of updating & extending the Perth metropolitan rail network and is looking for experienced rail engineers across a number of disciplines to help deliver these exciting phases of work
We are looking to hear from Principal Project Engineers - LV Electrical interested in emigrating to Australia; in this role you will be managing the Low Voltage Electrical aspects of medium to significant risk projects through the design, building, and maintenance phases of large infrastructure projects on the Public Transport network.
Core duties and responsibilities:
Engineering
- Provides technical and project management skills for the Low Voltage Electrical aspects of major infrastructure projects and medium to significant risk multidisciplinary projects, certifies that design and specifications of these projects meets with Public Transport Authority (PTA) operational requirements and standards.
- Where required, acts as Project Engineer to satisfy Engineering Assurance requirements.
- Provides detailed recommendations on amendments to the Code of Practice and technical standards.
- Maintains a detailed knowledge of current technical and industry specific methods relevant to the construction of Low Voltage Electrical installations for railway, station and tunnel infrastructure.
Technical
- Provides designs, feasibility plans, quantities and cost estimates and financial justifications for large infrastructure transport network projects.
- Ensures projects comply with Railway Safety Management and standards.
- Provides specialist advice on significant project and contract management issues.
To be suitable for this role you will:
- Relevant professional qualifications that would satisfy the admission requirement for Professional membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Proven experience in planning, design and construction of infrastructure such that agreed outcomes are achieved.
- Proven experience in design, construction and maintenance of electrical engineering systems in a public transport environment, mainly Low Voltage with applications across railway infrastructure, stations and tunnels
- Highly developed project and contract management skill
- Ability to effectively manage and lead staff, consultants and contractors to achieve agreed outcomes.
If you’re looking to make a lifestyle change and take the next step in your career and live and work in one of the world’s most liveable cities offering wonderful professional opportunities and the best quality of life in Australia, then "apply now", for the role. Please also confirm you are happy with the salary bandings for the role you are applying for, what your notice period is with your current employer and what steps (if any) you have previously taken in relation to emigration to Australia.
The PTA offers sponsorship and a relocation package for candidates who meet the criteria and wish to relocate from overseas.
We apologise but only suitably qualified individuals will be contacted
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