Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Electrical

Want to bring ideas to life?

As an engineer you’re no doubt aware of Aurecon – we’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?

Aurecon is actively leading the largest rolling stock procurement ever seen in Western Australia. Our preeminent team has supported this project since its inception from requirements definition through to testing and commissioning of the first Electric suburban trains sets.

We are leading the way in rail decarbonisation initiatives throughout Western Australia with major engagements in the delivery of new technologies to the Pilbara region avoiding and even eliminating fossil fuel usage, as well as optimising energy consumption.

Our Perth Aurecon team has become the national centre of excellence in rolling stock maintenance depot and manufacturing facility design. With huge successes in Western Australia (through Bellevue and Nowergup), Queensland and New South Wales.

Our projects have become the industry benchmark influencing the national rolling stock manufacturing renaissance.

The Spectrum of projects and opportunities is extremely diverse covering onboard / in-cab signalling deployment in brownfield railways, new train procurement and certification, rolling stock maintenance optimisation, heavy haul and freight decarbonisation amongst many other engagements.

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

Due to key projects and an ongoing workload, we are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, Rolling Stock to join our Perth Rail and Mass Transit team to work on rail projects across passenger and heavy haul. This is a Perth based role and you must be willing to relocate to Perth for this opportunity.

Performing a key role within the Rail team, you will contribute to building of the Rolling Stock capability in Perth as well as across Australia and New Zealand.

You will join a large, diverse, and highly skilled team in Western Australia, helping our clients 'bring ideas to life.' You will :

Lead production of technical deliverables across Rail and Mass Transit projects

Promote innovation and ensure the best engineering practices and design tools are applied

Take the lead and collaborate with other disciplines to produce high-quality project deliverables for technically complex designs

Develop and maintain client relationships at the project and local market level and promote business development opportunities.

Work closely with our network of senior professionals, eminent engineers, designers and drafters to share your knowledge and broaden your skillset

Actively contribute to and be a pivotal component of our high performing, friendly and collaborative culture

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

In addition to your experience in a similar engineering role as an Experienced Electrical Engineer, you will also have :

Extensive experience within Electrical Engineering in the Rolling Stock rail industry is essential.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

Knowledge of various design and engineering elements of a fully functional railway, including electrified passenger railway, design development of new trains, and experience in testing commissioning or maintenance of rolling stock.

Demonstrated success in working as part of a team through all phases of complex projects, from pursuing an opportunity to project delivery in Australia.

Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders .

A passion to deliver a variety of high-quality projects in a collaborative team environment.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at

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