Specialist Engineer Rail Control Systems - The Department of Transport and Planning

Job Description

Specialist Engineer Rail Control Systems – The Department of Transport and Planning (JN -012025-39247) Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia Opportunity to help modernise Rail Control Systems in Victoria Represent Government interests within the sector Collins St location, hybrid working available The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. The Assets and Engineering Division (A&E) enables a safe, resilient and fit-for-purpose Victorian transport system through whole of lifecycle decisions based on systematic and disciplined technical excellence. A&E influences each stage of the Victorian transport asset lifecycle to realise a reliable transport network for our communities, through policy, planning, investment and technical standards. The Specialist Engineer Rail Control Systems sits within the Standards and Transport Engineering Branch (STE) of A&E and reports to the Principal Engineer Rail Control Systems. This position will also have a link to the Strategic Advisor, Signalling & Operational Technology, who is DTP’s key interface within the Strategic Signalling Taskforce (SST). DTP recently endorsed a signalling strategy that sets the future technology direction to steer renewal and investment decisions at a network and corridor level. This strategy endorses the future rail technology shift away from conventional signalling and towards advanced communications-based train control systems to support an integrated transition to digital systems. DTP now requires integrated rail systems capability together with specialist skills in modern train control technologies such as the European Train Control System (ETCS) and Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC). The Specialist Engineer is a new role that will support the functions of the Rail Control Systems (RCS) team by developing network technical and maintenance requirements, planning and coordinating technical activities ensuring compliance to DTP requirements, and investigating and resolving technical issues as they arise. You will provide engineering and technical services advice to the Department and its stakeholders regarding planning, development, delivery and operation of all public transport RCS and other supporting infrastructure across the asset lifecycle. As a qualified engineer, you will bring considerable experience within RCS, and be able to position yourself as an expert within the Department and with external stakeholders. Experience in digital train control systems (CBTC / EBTC) will be highly regarded as you will help develop the Signaling and RCS disciplines for DTP. Alongside your technical engineering skills, you will bring a willingness to learn and play a key role in modernising RCS across the state. To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Louis Rogers-Ross on 0448 540 617 or Carla Bent on 0422 582 992 . Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr