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Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail
Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail-March 2024
Sydney
Mar 28, 2026
About Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail

  Your Impact:

  Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. We have an insatiable curiosity about solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

  Reporting to the Section Leader – ANZ Rail Systems, as the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail, you will be developing specifications, designs and tests of electrical and software-based systems across light and heavy rail Rolling Stock platforms as well as reviewing / checking circuit and system performance against specifications. You will be also be looked at to demonstrate the proper integration of rolling stock within the broader transport systems, including compatibility with the track, civils, kinematic envelope and other railway assets whilst providing senior mechanical engineering advisory services for rail clients across light rail and heavy rail networks.

  Additionally, the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail will lead and manage the development of and contribute to tender documents, specifications, test plans, drawings, calculations and mechanical installation designs, operational and maintenance concepts related to Rolling Stock mechanical systems as well as the development of enabling infrastructure such as train stabling, cleaning and maintenance facilities.

  *Note that this role is boundaryless and this position can be worked remotely in any region within Australia.

  #ANZTransport #LI-AP1 #ANZRail #APMETransport

  Here’s what you’ll need :

  Tertiary qualifications with experience in the delivery of large sized and medium risk Rolling Stock projects in full and on time.

  Demonstrated senior experience specifying, designing, or testing Rolling Stock Mechanical systems such as bogies, structures, noise, vibrations, mechanical sub-systems and dynamics.

  Proven working knowledge of industry standards from AS/RISSB and EN series The ability to identify and anticipate industry trends and develop strategic and tactical responses.

  Proficient use of CAD packages to prepare and conduct mechanical system analysis and calculations.

  Senior level awareness of mechanical design, manufacture and test obligations relating to environmental performance, dynamics, RAMS, SIL, and the demonstration of safety SFAIRP.

  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills which are applied to bring out the best in peers and to engage productively with clients.

  Self-motivated, with capacity to work both independently and as part of a team (including virtual teams spread over multiple locations) and under the pressure of deadlines.

  Excellent written communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues succinctly.

  Jacobs. A world where you can.

  At Jacobs, we support your personal life and career journeys. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working to help you uncover a working arrangement that delivers the flexibility, tools and space to maximise your potential.

  We're the 2023 winners of the Consult Australia People First Award for our suite of employee benefits that support all our employees in all stages of their personal and professional lives.

  For the 6th consecutive year, we've been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia). In New Zealand, we're a founding member of The Diversity Agenda and are committed to making our industry more inclusive and diverse. In Australia, our Reconciliation journey continues to be a considerable focus across all levels of the Jacobs community as we progress our Innovate level Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

  Our Bronze Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion recognises our progress in creating an environment where our Jacobs employees can bring their whole selves to work.

  We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we're inclusive, we're more connected, and if diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

  No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

  We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

  Accessibility

  Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process (for example, you need the application form in a different format).

  Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

  Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.

  Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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