At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Rail Systems team to support signalling installation on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: DT Infrastructure, a leader in engineering and construction solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work options, and industry-leading parental leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering and 3+ years in signalling engineering or construction.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.
About the role
DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Signalling to join our Rail Systems team on the QTMP Ormeau Maintenance Facility project on the Gold Coast. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will support the planning and delivery of signalling installation works, both on-site and off-site, safely and in accordance with approved designs, project standards, programme, budget and quality requirements. You will coordinate construction engineering, procurement, work-pack preparation, technical interfaces and construction assurance through to handover for testing and commissioning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review signalling drawings, circuit books, specifications and bills of materials for constructability and installation readiness.
- Prepare and review construction work packs, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection and Test Checklists (ITCs) and work instructions.
- Coordinate technical queries and proposed changes through approved design and change-control processes.
- Support procurement and material readiness, and assist the Signalling Supervisor with planning labour, plant, access and work sequencing.
- Coordinate interfaces with designers, subcontractors and other disciplines to support signalling installation works.
- Monitor progress against the programme and provide timely updates on delivery risks, resource requirements and issues requiring escalation.
- Coordinate inspection records, quality documentation, defect resolution, red-line drawings and as-built information for handover to testing and commissioning.
- Undertake engineering and construction certification activities within demonstrated competence and formally assigned authority.
Experience and capabilities
- Bachelor of Engineering and a minimum of three years' experience in signalling engineering or construction.
- Sound understanding of signalling drawings, circuit books, construction work packs, inspection and test documentation, and applicable rail standards.
- Experience with MicroLok, axle counters and signalling power systems; ETCS exposure is desirable.
- Ability to coordinate signalling work packages, procurement requirements and interfaces with supervisors, subcontractors and other disciplines.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, resolve delivery issues and elevate risks.
- Experience maintaining construction quality records and preparing documentation for handover to testing and commissioning.
- RPEQ registration and a relevant Certificate IV in Rail Signalling are desirable.
- Candidates who demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge, together with a clear pathway to obtaining the applicable qualification or registration, may also be considered.
- Ability to meet and maintain the competency, training and authorisation requirements applicable to assigned rail safety duties.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 is desirable.
Why work for DTI
- Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
- Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects.
- Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do.
- Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life.
- Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration.
DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.
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