Principal Engineer - Electrical

Principal Engineer - Electrical

Company: Downer EDI Limited Location: Sydney NSW Work Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Onsite

Downer EDI Limited is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer - Electrical to join our team in Sydney, NSW. This full-time, onsite role is integral to our Engineering Consulting Services, driving growth and technical excellence within Australia's rail and transit systems sector. This is a forward-leaning, high-impact position focused on commercial and delivery strategy, not a legacy or late-career advisory role. We are building a team of elite, high-performing Principal Engineers who excel in complex environments, earn their positions through performance, and are dedicated to expanding opportunities and achieving technical excellence.

About the Role

This opportunity involves leading the development, coordination, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary rail and transit systems. You will be instrumental in securing strategic, technically demanding assignments, broadening current partnerships, and leading major programmes across Australia's rail and transit sector, as well as new/emerging markets which may be international. You will be entrusted to shape solutions, cultivate enduring client relationships, and drive technical and commercial outcomes. This role embodies leadership, customer focus, and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, client satisfaction, and delivery focus within the engineering team.
• Provide expert technical leadership and support for complex projects and strategic opportunities.
• Lead the development and presentation of engineering solutions to prospective and existing clients.
• Support the Discipline Manager in maintaining team knowledge currency and training initiatives.
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, including the development of future Principal Engineers.

About You

• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Registered on the National Engineering Register with Chartered Engineer status in Australia, and capable of attaining registration in applicable states.
• Detailed knowledge of applying ISO15288 and EN50126/EN50121/EN50155 to the rail environment in Australia.
• Proficiency in the complete design and analysis of rail vehicle components and systems, including Electrical Auxiliaries, Traction System, Main Power, Electrical Integration, Maintainability Reviews, Human Factors Reviews, Failure Mode Effect and Critically Analysis (FMECA), and Safety Hazard Analysis.
• Experience conducting design process reviews such as Maintainability, Human Factors, FMECA, Safety Hazard Analysis, and Reliability analysis Reviews.
• Knowledge of specialist engineering processes: RAM and Cyber Security.
• Extensive proven experience in technical leadership within complex engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver services and sell technical expertise to external organisations, and comfortable working within or learning teams embedded in client environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by project commitments.

What We Offer

• Involvement in a market leader in rail and transit asset management.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge transport projects and innovative technologies.
• A workplace prioritising Zero Harm, with safety at the core of all operations.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity with an ASX-listed organisation, please submit your application via the provided link. Applications will not be accepted via email.

For further information, you may contact Fio•••••••••••@downergroup.com.

Downer EDI Limited does not accept unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

All qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply, notwithstanding the position's location. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.