In this role, you will spearhead the development, coordination, and execution of intricate, multi-disciplinary rail and transit systems within both engineering consultancy engagements and large-scale project environments.
Your expertise will be key in winning strategic, technically demanding assignments, broadening current partnerships, and leading major programmes across Australia's rail and transit systems sector.
At Downer Rail and Transit Systems, we are redefining what it means to be a subject matter expert who can materially drive and support the growth plans within RTS's new Engineering Consulting Services.
This is not a legacy role or a technical advisory seat for the late stage of a career.
This is a forward-leaning, high-impact position at the heart of our commercial and delivery strategy.
We're building a team of elite, high-performing Principal Engineers- professional engineers who thrive in complex environments, earn their place through performance, and are relentless in pursuit of expanding existing opportunities, creating new opportunities and striving for technical excellence.
About the role
We have a great chance for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team.
You will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary rail and transit systems across engineering consultancy engagements and large projects.
You will play a pivotal role in securing strategic and technically complex work, expanding existing engagements and leading programs across Australia's rail and transit sector and our current / emerging markets,



which may be outside of our shores.
You will be trusted to shape solutions, build enduring client relationships, and drive technical and commercial outcomes from the front line.
This is a role where leadership, customer focus, and delivery excellence intersect.
Key responsibilities
Foster a culture of technical excellence, client satisfaction, delivery focus among the engineering team.
Provide expert technical leadership and support across complex projects and strategic opportunities.
Lead the development and presentation of engineering solutions to prospective and existing clients.
Support the Discipline Manager in maintaining team knowledge currency and training initiatives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, including the development of future Principal Engineers.
About you
Degree qualifications - Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
Registered on the National Engineering Register with Chartered Engineer status in Australia, and able to attain registration in applicable states.




Detailed knowledge of the application of ISO***** and EN*****/EN*****/EN***** to the rail environment in Australia.
Complete design and analysis of rail vehicle components and systems, such as Electrical Auxiliaries, Traction System, Main Power, Electrical Integration, Maintainability Reviews, Human Factors Reviews, Failure Mode Effect and Critically Analysis (FMECA), Safety Hazard Analysis.
Conduct design process reviews (i.e Maintainability, Human Factors, FMECA, Safety Hazard Analysis and Reliability analysis Reviews)
Knowledge of specialist engineering processes: RAM and Cyber Security
Extensive proven experience in technical leadership within complex engineering environments.
Demonstrated ability to deliver services and sell technical expertise into external organisations and comfortable working within or learning teams embedded in client environments.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by project commitments.
What We Offer
Be part of a market leader in rail and transit asset management.
Work on cutting-edge transport projects and cutting-edge technologies.
A workplace focused on Zero Harm; safety is at the core of everything we do
Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Principal Engineer - Electrical (New South Wales)
🏢 Downer
📍 New South Wales