Senior Electrical Engineer – Rail & Metro

About the role

SMEC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its rail team in Brisbane. The role involves designing and delivering low‑voltage, high‑voltage, earthing and bonding solutions for rail and metro projects across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver low‑voltage, high‑voltage, earthing and bonding engineering services for rail projects.
• Produce engineering drawings, reports, specifications and tender packages from concept through construction.
• Conduct feasibility studies, load calculations and site inspections.
• Review electrical designs to ensure compliance with Australian codes, client requirements and SMEC standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure timely, quality project delivery.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of industry experience in rail or transport infrastructure.
• Experience preparing detailed electrical design documentation.
• RPEQ registration or active progress towards registration.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• PowerCAD
• AGI 32
• DIALux
• CDEGS

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements.
• 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave.
• Inclusive, gender‑equitable workplace with mentoring and sponsorship programs.
• Opportunities to work on iconic rail projects with a global engineering consultancy.