Principal Electrical Engineer - Rail

"AECOM has always been so supportive of my career development. From a graduate in the Transport Planning team to my current role as Transport Team Lead – Auckland, AECOM has given so many opportunities to grow . The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different."  Sarah Whitehouse Transport Team Lead

Come grow with us. 

AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.

Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Our rail team in Queensland is continuing to grow, supporting a strong pipeline of work with Queensland Rail and across broader infrastructure programs.

Our current and upcoming projects are heavily focused on infrastructure electrical delivery, including Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) infrastructure, HV electrical systems, and lighting design giving you the opportunity to work across both rail and adjacent transport electrification projects shaping the future of Queensland’s network.

This role has been created to support that demand and deliver practical, high-impact electrical solutions across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Deliver high‑quality technical design across infrastructure electrical works — HV systems, substations, and distribution networks — with a strong focus on constructability and safe operation.

• Shape the rollout of Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) infrastructure by contributing to concept, detailed design, and integration that support sustainable transport outcomes.

• Lead and support HV electrical works, managing design, system integration, and interfaces with existing networks to ensure reliable cutovers and operations.

• Develop lighting and HV design solutions across rail and adjacent transport infrastructure projects, optimizing performance, safety, and lifecycle cost.

• Provide subject matter expertise aligned to Queensland Rail standards and broader infrastructure requirements, ensuring designs meet assurance and compliance needs.

• Resolve technical interface challenges across multidisciplinary teams (civil, systems, structures, stations) to deliver integrated outcomes.

• Support assurance activities — design reviews, verification, and compliance documentation — driving right‑first‑time delivery.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) — mandatory.

• Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership; Chartered (CPEng) highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure electrical works, including HV systems, lighting design, and transport-related electrical infrastructure, experience on ZEB projects highly regarded.

• Strong understanding of designer obligations under the Rail Safety National Law, with hands‑on experience delivering to Queensland Rail standards and assurance frameworks.

• Proven success working within multidisciplinary rail or infrastructure environments across Queensland, collaborating effectively to meet time, cost, and quality targets.

Why you’ll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.