Senior OHW Engineer

About the Company

Our client operates one of Australia's most advanced and fully automated passenger rail networks connecting communities across Sydney and delivering the next generation of transport infrastructure. With a world-class approach to safety, reliability, and performance, their network continues to expand across the city northwest and southwest corridors, setting new standards for rail operations and engineering excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal Engineer Electrical, the Senior Engineer Overhead Wiring will support the stewardship of electrical discipline assets, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performing operations across the network.
This position plays a key role in developing asset strategies, supporting major expansion and improvement projects, and driving asset performance in line with the organisations operational and safety objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Engineer in managing the Overhead Wiring (OHW) discipline assets, including asset strategy development, planning, and maintenance scheduling.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OHW on network expansion and improvement projects defining requirements, reviewing scopes, and overseeing asset acceptance and defect close-out.
• Provide engineering input across asset management, maintenance, and technical domains.
• Analyse asset performance data (including condition monitoring systems) and recommend strategies to meet or exceed reliability and availability targets.
• Identify and escalate system or process gaps, and assist in the development of engineering standards, technical instructions, and procedural documents.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Principal Engineer regarding emerging issues, risks, and operational matters.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent discipline).
• Min 5 years experience in Overhead Wiring design, maintenance, or engineering within a major rail network or large-scale rail project.
• Strong technical understanding of OHW catenary and solid conductor bar systems, including interfaces with traction power and return systems.
• Solid grasp of Australian, European, and TfNSW standards for passenger rail infrastructure design, testing, and acceptance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and report-writing ability, with a solutions-driven mindset and a focus on safety and reliability.
• Knowledge of the NSW Work Health and Safety Act, Rail Safety National Law, and SafeWork NSW guidelines.

Whats on Offer

• 150k up to 185k including Super, Depending on Experience
• Permanent role within a high-performing, technically driven engineering team.
• Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's most sophisticated rail networks and play a role in its ongoing expansion.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.