Technical Director - Overhead Wiring (OHW)
- Posted 26 February 2020
- Salary$200,000-210,000 plus benefits
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC CoverInfrastructure
- Reference3085217
Job description
- Opportunity to be part of a global consultancy with world class projects
- Flexible work options
- Permanent role based in Sydney
Your role will include:
- Maintain, develop and retain the highest standard of OHW discipline technical skill as applicable to our clients;
- Provide high quality engineering design and consultancy services to the rail industry in Australia;
- Prepare overhead wiring designs from feasibility, through concept and ultimately to full detail design;
- Providing both leadership and technical advice to project team members;
- Reviewing of and ensuring compliance with the components of the project for which responsible, including drawings, reports, specifications and studies and the interfaces with other disciplines;
- Promote and market all facets of services during interfaces with clients and colleagues in other sectors offices;
- Identifying and managing risks associated with the design and delivery of rail electrical systems ensuring risk-based approach is adhered to; and
- Maintaining a good understanding of the background of the client’s business and industry to facilitate building effective and enduring relationships and consolidating both company and personal credibility in the industry.
- Relevant engineering degree with Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation; Post-graduate qualifications an advantage;
- 8+ years’ experience is required
- Knowledge of different OHW systems, such as AC, DC, Heavy Rail & Light Rail would be an advantage but not a pre-requisite;
- A proven track record in working on multidisciplinary rail projects, across the project lifecycle;
- Demonstrate technical and commercial acumen;
- Demonstrated experience of managing and delivering design solutions;
- Demonstrated ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegation skills; and
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both internally and externally