Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Senior HV Electrical Engineer Testing & Commissioning based in Brisbane, Australia. This role involves supervising and coordinating electrical installation, compliance testing, commissioning, and energisation activities across rail systems projects. Acting as the nominated Electrical Supervisor and Qualified Technical Person (QTP) where required, you will provide technical leadership to project teams and contractors, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant electrical legislation, rail standards, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and energisation activities across rail infrastructure projects.
- Act as the nominated Electrical Supervisor and Qualified Technical Person (QTP) where required.
- Conduct and witness electrical compliance testing and ensure all testing records are accurately maintained.
- Identify electrical defects and non‑conformances and coordinate corrective actions through to closure.
- Review engineering drawings and documentation and provide constructability, safety, and compliance feedback.
- Support FAT, SAT, integrated testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
- Prepare and maintain test records, commissioning reports, completion documentation, and as‑built drawings.
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and project teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery of work.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety legislation, rail standards, project procedures, and quality requirements.
- Support asset acceptance, handover, and operational readiness activities.




- Provide technical guidance and leadership to site personnel and subcontractors.
- Support the protected integration of electrical and telecommunications systems into operational railway environments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, quality, and safety outcomes.

Skills & Experience

- Current Electrical Worker Licence (Queensland or equivalent Australian State/Territory licence).
- Current Construction Industry White Card.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rail operations and interfaces with signalling, telecommunications, traction power, and train systems.
- Project reporting experience, leadership development training, or equivalent practical supervisory experience.
- Experience supervising installation, testing, and commissioning activities within rail, signalling, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environments.
- Experience producing CAD mark‑ups and as‑built documentation.
- Working knowledge of relevant rail industry standards, electrical standards, and commissioning practices.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute testing and commissioning activities within demanding project environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven fault‑finding, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capability.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance,



compliance, and safety management principles.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing contractors and technical teams.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Adaptable and willing to learn emerging technologies, systems, and industry processes.

About Us

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance, our core values of Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit create a workplace where people can thrive.

What We Offer

- Salary continuance.
- Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
- Invitations to purchase discounted Hitachi products.
- Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
- Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
- Ongoing professional development and training.

Equal Opportunity

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline

Applications close on 21 August 2026.

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📌 Senior Hv Electrical Engineer – Testing & Commissioning (Brisbane)
🏢 En-Tech Recruitment
📍 Brisbane