Manager Rail Systems

About the role

SMEC, a global multi-discipline engineering consultancy, is seeking a Manager Rail Systems to join its Sydney Rail and Metro team. The role combines technical expertise with engineering management to support complex rail infrastructure projects, covering line-wide, station, tunnel and corridor environments. It offers a hybrid working model.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary systems integration, engineering assurance, interface management and project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and specialist advice on rail signalling, train control, telecommunications, SCADA, traction power interfaces and systems integration.
• Review complex rail system designs and coordinate integration across signalling, rolling stock, electrical, civil and operational disciplines.
• Ensure engineering analysis and design comply with standards, project specifications and client requirements.
• Lead design management and coordinate package interfaces for safe, reliable, operable and whole-of-life transport outcomes.
• Maintain client relationships and pursue business development opportunities.
• Mentor electrical engineering teams and contribute to workforce development and succession planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• More than 12 years of experience in rail systems engineering.
• Extensive rail industry experience, including railway operations, maintenance, asset management, signalling, train control, telecommunications and systems integration.
• Relevant professional registrations and memberships.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary projects within budget and meeting client expectations.

Required skills

• Project management principles, governance frameworks and engineering assurance processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated business development capability.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model.
• 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave.
• Career progression and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

To apply, use the Apply Now link on the listing; recruitment goes through the company's resourcing function and does not require an agency.