What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Based in our offices in Melbourne, you will be joining our renowned and experienced Victorian Rail team as ourPrincipal Signalling Engineer. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wealth of talented professionals, whilst working on truly iconic projects - further strengthening our Signalling offerings for projects both locally and nationally.
At WSP you'll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – as well as the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.
Now is your chance to be part of an exciting time in Transport in Victoria - Especially with massive infrastructure projects in Victoria, whilst leading the way in driving future ready outcomes that will not only benefit client, but communities for years and generations to come!
Transport
Our Transport and Infrastructure team leverages a collaborative approach, the latest technology and a culture of innovation across the planning, design, and management phases to deliver sustainable connectivity, mobility, and resiliency to Australian communities.
What you'll do:
This is a rewarding role that will allow you to continue to grow your career as a professional within Signalling - one that would no doubt add more value to your current signalling experience and skillset, plus also see you be part of the future footprint of communities in Victoria for generations to come.
Strategically important to our future growth and impact, we are looking for talented Signalling professionals - with both leadership capabilities as well as having a can-do attitude.
The successful candidate will also be a team player and be able to work with a range of stakeholders including influencing senior leaders within the Rail industry both internally and externally.
As we are a national business model, you will also have the opportunity to work on both local and interstate projects and for a broad range of government and private sector clients.
A typical day would look like (but not be limited to):
Providing technical expertise for conventional signalling
Providing technical expertise for digital signalling
Managing and monitor the technical quality of work performed by the team and promote a culture of technical excellence within the team
Managing the scope and monitor multiple projects of varying complexity and size
Reviewing or verify and interpret engineering drawings and reports and provide technical input into a diverse range of projects and ensure that work produced complies with quality system and client requirements
Being an engaged and active team member whose responsibilities will include mentoring of junior team members in design and business development
Seeking information to understand client needs and effectively anticipate and meet client needs and encourage client focus in colleagues
Defining and implementing action plans to respond to client feedback and exceed client expectations whilst taking responsibility for client satisfaction and loyalty
What we'll love about you:
A Bachelor's Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent
Possess RPEV status
Have proven and extensive experience within Signalling at Senior or Principal Level
Have local experience and competence essential (MTM and V/Line)
Demonstrated competence in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of high profile projects
Competent in managing risk on substantial rail projects
High level skills in applying safety in design practices and processes
Demonstrated multiple instances of delivering best client outcomes/options which have saved the client costs/time
Competent in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size
Prepares and reviews high level and complex technical reports
Built technical capability of others (training & mentoring) and transferred technical expertise within the organisation
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
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