Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) is the Victorian Government body responsible for the delivery of the Metro Tunnel Project, Regional Rail Revival, Melbourne Airport Rail and the Western Rail Plan including fast rail between key regional cities and Melbourne. RPV is responsible for all aspects of the projects including planning and development of the project reference design, site investigations, stakeholder engagement, planning approvals and procurement, through to construction delivery and project commissioning. Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) comprises of Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Rail Projects Victoria (RPV, MTIA), North East Link Project (NELP), West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) and Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV).

About the opportunity

RPV, MTIA is seeking to engage a Senior Project Engineer, Signalling to join the Regional Rail Revival Team. This role is responsible for development of scope / design and delivery of the signalling and train control system components of the Regional Rail Revival Program, as well as to lead signalling specific projects. This role will involve project development activities relating to signalling and related rail systems in major brownfield rail project works. This role requires signalling knowledge and experience and project management experience in infrastructure projects including integration across multiple project disciplines. The ability to build, maintain and influence strong relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders is fundamental for success in this role.

About you

 To be successful in this role you will:

• Be experienced in leading design development and/or construction of the signalling and train control systems components of major brownfield rail construction projects
• Have strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in effectively managing complex and highly sensitive negotiations with multiple stakeholders, often with competing priorities
• Be a qualified electrical engineer or related discipline
• Be highly regard if you hold a Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Railway Signalling

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and CV. We want to know why you want to work for Rail Projects Victoria, why you are interested in the role, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role. If you are viewing this advertisement on Seek, please click “apply” to view the position description.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Bettina Monello, Senior HR Advisor at rpv-hr@railprojects.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11:59 pm - Monday 11 July 2022