Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rolling Stock
- Brisbane
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SNC-Lavalin is one of the world’s leading professional services and project management organisations since 1911 with over 30,000 employees worldwide. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects across the world. We are committed to having a diverse, flexible, and inclusive team that drives and shapes our business and we are proud to create opportunities for enthusiastic individuals looking to build their careers in Australia and globally.
In Australia, our Consulting and Strategic Advisory (CSA) team provide expertise in railway operations and maintenance, rail alignment and permanent way, signalling and control systems, telecommunications and rail vehicles. We deliver seamless, personalised passenger experiences, and optimise operations by reducing risks through decades of experience in engineering excellence. We’re helping to empower our customers to change the face of rail travel.
We provide a flexible hybrid working environment that will you to succeed whether that be from the office or from home across all of our teams.
Role Summary
We are now seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer to join SNC-Lavalin’s highly successful national Rolling Stock team based from our Brisbane office. You will play a pivotal role organising and planning the technical aspects of operational projects including the design and preparation of user requirement specifications, material and component specifications and safety in design requirements.
With ongoing remits on major projects including Cross River Rail, Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Auckland Light Rail, with support provided by rail operations capability throughout SNC-Lavalin Atkins globally, there has never been a better time to join our expanding Rail team.
How you will contribute:
Organise and plan the technical aspects of operational projects for the enterprise including the design and preparation of user requirement specifications, material and component specifications, safety in design requirements for new and altered works
Develop and coordinate technical aspects and strategies for new technology and techniques applicable to mechanical systems and networks
Design, checking and auditing of mechanical systems submitted by design team and or external providers
Organise and prepare the associated documentation, user requirements, system requirements, installation procedures, verification and validation, testing and commissioning, asset handover, type approval and maintenance procedures for mechanical systems
Prepare responses to 'Requests for Tender' and other bidding opportunities
Develop strong client relationships and contribute to the development of the Rolling Stock team
Support the professional development of less experienced consultants
Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities
Mechanical Engineering degree with demonstrated experience in the rail industry
A proven work history when it comes to undertaking investigations, rolling stock testing, fault analysis, problem solving, trial modifications, rolling stock operation, reliability and maintenance and fault and failure interpretation and diagnostics
High level of skill in developing and continuously improving maintenance processes, strategies, scopes of work and modifications to improve rolling stock safety, performance, reliability and cost
Experience in non-rolling stock systems would be advantageous (trucks, reach stackers, ship loaders etc.)
High level of analytical and conceptual skills
Natural collaborator with a passion for making a positive difference through what you deliver
Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders
Ability to cover most rolling stock sub-systems, including verification, assessment and standards associated with those sub-systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity today!
“We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.”

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