Omada Rail Systems was formed in 2016 and has since established themselves as a leading provider of rail system services. Omada Rail Systems is at the forefront of rail systems engineering and innovation in Australia.

We understand the importance of investing in the future of the rail industry. We are passionate about our people, we understand the value of having exceptional people who work with energy and dedication, and who share our goal of delivering excellence in rail systems. Working alongside some of Australia’s biggest and best rail industry companies, Omada continues to grow and set new standards in rail systems excellence, while helping engineering graduates and engineers at all levels develop the skills that will provide a resilient rail industry in future.

Our industry-leading engineers have specialist expertise. We integrate the latest technologies to create world-class rail systems. We are committed to leading the latest advancements in the rail industry and collaborating with global leaders. Joining Egis Group has further springboarded our desire to be a global leader in rail systems.

As a Principal Signal Design Engineer at Omada, you will lead the independent design review function, verification and independent principles verification of conventional signalling designs for projects, nationally. You will utilise your specialist knowledge in rail signalling to lead signalling designers and engineers to contribute to the successful management and delivery of projects for clients.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of signal designers and signal design engineers for medium to major size projects and tenders, assuming responsibility for the management of design activities, performance requirements as well as technical and commercial responsibility of project deliverables
• Manage design approval on design packages, reports and management plans
• Oversee the provision of design services and design team input into progressive completions and activities, including production of as-built information
• Review and implement processes to ensure a consistent approach on each work package, ensuring design inputs for systems engineering requirements management and validation meet requirements
• Design, check, independent verification and final sign off of high-level signalling documentation inclusive of feasibility studies; technical requirements; SOWs; bonding/cable plans; control tables; power calculations etc
• Design, check, and conclude independent verification of infrastructure assets inclusive of trackside signalling infrastructure; train detection systems; SCADA systems; vital/non-vital interlocking systems etc
• Provide technical advice to clients and project stakeholders and teams on interfacing operational systems
• Lead tender teams and produce tender documentation
• Test, commission and maintain signalling systems and associated supporting systems
• Principle Testing and Simulation Testing
• Project reporting on performance and progress, inclusive of financial reporting
• Mentor and guide junior signalling engineers and project engineers

Ideally, you will have 15 years’ experience in railway signalling with demonstrated specialist knowledge of conventional signal design in adherence with Australian railway standards and guidelines. In addition, you will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering
• Certificate(s) of competency from rail transport operators such as MTM, VLINE, ARTC (etc), level 2 highly desired.
• Accreditation from Engineers Australia and membership with IRSE.
• Strong technical knowledge of conventional signal design principles, ETCS and whole of life project management experience
• In depth knowledge of all systems that interface to signalling such as, rolling stock, power, communications, track and civil, etc.
• Thorough understanding of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS)
• Ability to people lead and/or lead a project team to successfully deliver to meet or exceed client expectations
• Excellent understanding of document and design control processes
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities
• Strong computer, software and systems literacy
• Excellent client relationship management skill as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Omada Rail Systems is known in the Australian market as a leading railway signalling project management and engineering services provider across the Australian Rail industry. Joining Egis will strengthen Egis Group’s rail offering, particularly in signalling and telecommunications to offer the full range of Rail services and expertise across the region.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous employee benefits, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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