Benefits

- Join a global, multi-discipline Engineering Consultancy, with on-going career opportunities and development
- Work on major Rail projects across Australia
- Flexible working arrangements – hybrid work model

Manager – Rail Systems

SMEC is seeking a Manager – Rail Systems to join our Sydney Rail and Metro team. This position combines technical expertise with engineering management to support the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects within a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.

The role is responsible for leading multidisciplinary systems integration, engineering assurance, interface management and project delivery across line-wide, station, tunnel and corridor environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide technical leadership and specialist advice across rail signalling, train control, telecommunications, SCADA, traction power interfaces and multidisciplinary systems integration for major rail infrastructure projects.
- Provide technical direction and collaborate with team members, project contributors and stakeholders to ensure the quality, timely delivery and coordination of project deliverables.
- Review complex rail systems designs and coordinate integration across signalling, rollingstock, electrical, civil and operational disciplines.
- Deliver expert technical advice and ensure engineering analysis and design activities comply with relevant standards, project specifications and client requirements.
- Lead design management and coordinate complex package interfaces to achieve safe, reliable, operable and whole-of-life transport outcomes.
- Develop and maintain client relationships while identifying and pursuing business development opportunities.
- Mentor and develop electrical engineering teams,



enhance technical capability and contribute to workforce development and succession planning.

About You

- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- More than 12 years of experience in rail systems engineering.
- Extensive rail industry experience, with a sound understanding of railway operations, maintenance, asset management, signalling, train control, telecommunications and complex rail systems integration.
- Relevant professional registrations and memberships.
- A strong understanding of project management principles, governance frameworks and engineering assurance processes.
- A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary projects, delivering within budget and meeting client expectations.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate teams, project contributors and clients to achieve high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrated business development capability, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships and supporting the growth of engineering services.

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and advantages including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong skilled networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

📌 Head Of Rail Solutions (Sydney)
🏢 Bai Communications
📍 Sydney