Communications Project Engineer

Posted 13 January 2021
Salary$120-140K plus super
Job type Permanent
Sectors CGC CoverEngineering and Architecture
Reference3206268

Job description

As a Communications PE, you will assist with the overall design phase and installation of all communications sub-systems including, the communication network, Passenger Information Systems, on-board equipment, train detection system and traffic regulation interfaces for the Project.

You will assist in ensuring the design is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner, as well as support construction activities, ensuring it is done in a timely and cost-effective manner according to the design and the local regulations.
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of communications designs, reports and conceptual designs;
  • Participating in design reviews;
  • Provide technical assessment and guidance to the Communication and Signalling design team;
  • Provide technical assessment and guidance to the construction team;
  • Assist with managing the construction tasks for Communications activities;
  • Ensure that the requirements of system engineering, safety, competency and quality assurance are being achieved for Communications scope;
  • Assist in preparing reports and presentations with statistical data related to the status of the Project in a timely basis, as requested;
  • Liaise with the sub-contractors for Communications scope;
  • Provide technical assessment and presentations to support claims, variations, or any other dispute;
To succeed in this role you will have;
  • Recognised engineering degree in relevant discipline;
  • Proven work experience (5 years minimum) in Communications and Signalling scope in railway projects;
  • Experience planning and implementing system engineering programs for communication networks, train control and railway signalling systems;
  • Experience in preparing proposals and submissions to provide Clients with desired functionality from concept, through the planning process to implementation;
  • Experience leading all systems engineering activities for communications sub-systems in compliance with the Client’s requirements;
  • Experience in reviewing product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications;
  • Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically);
  • Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
  • Knowledge of BIM methodologies is desirable.
Interviews will be taking place over the next 10 days. If interested in this opportunity, please email your CV to carly.fripp@cgcrecruitment.com for immediate consideration