Rail - Signalling Engineer

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About the opportunity
Our Transport group employs more than 8,000 professionals who support clients with innovative solutions to efficiently move people and goods across the globe. We focus our efforts in Transit & Rail, Aviation, Bridge, Highway, Ports & Maritime, Planning Services and Tunnels.
Due to recent project successes and a strong project pipeline within our Melbourne Transport team, we currently have interest in recruiting Experienced to Senior/Associate level Signaling Engineers to join our Rail team.  Working with a dedicated team, you will gain exposure to a wide range of projects and work with a highly experienced and dedicated team on some of Melbourne’s most sought-after transport projects.
Specifically, your duties will include:

• Signal Design and Technical input for major rail and level crossing removal projects 
• Checking of signalling designs for projects of all levels
• Testing of signalling systems
• Preparation of technical reports
• Production of tender documents
• Liaison with clients and contractors 

About you
You should possess/be experienced in:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (electrical / electronic / computing, etc)
• Preference for candidates with 5 to 15 years work experience
• Signalling design and T&C – MTM competencies
• Delivery of Rail projects in D&C and/or Alliance arrangements
• Circuit Design for Relay and Computer Based Interlocking design
• Working knowledge of the ARO standards
• Multi-disciplinary interfaces with Signaling systems.
• Technical standards for design, construction and maintenance
• Working knowledge of the VRIOGS standards
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Membership of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (Preferred)
• Ability to manage your time effectively to ensure commercial deadlines are met
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders 
• A commitment to quality and accuracy
• Computer Based Interlocking design
• Strong working knowledge of the ARO standards
• Strong understanding of the multi-disciplinary interfaces with Signaling systems.
• Strong understanding of technical standards for design, construction and maintenance
• Working knowledge of the Victorian Rail Industry environment, relevant industry, particularly working in ANZ regions. 

Why Jacobs 
We reflect our clients’ diversity at Jacobs.  We value inclusion and diversity as it energises our people and encourages creativity, collaboration and innovation.  Our global culture of caring fosters a workplace where we value the safety, positive mental health, inclusion and belonging of all our employees.  Joining Jacobs introduces you to a variety of established global employee networks dedicated to empowering employees to maximise their potential through engagement and development opportunities across all career stages.
 
One of the many ways we thank our employees for their dedication and hard work, is offering quality, flexible benefit options that keep you and your family, physically and financially healthy.  You’ll have access to several employee benefits including professional/educational support, flexible work arrangements, salary sacrifice options, monthly social events or community involvement programs.  
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Please note:  If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.