Experienced Rail Design Engineer

Description:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Your Impact:

The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. We have an insatiable curiosity about solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. Functioning as a community’s arteries and providing the circulation system to move people and goods – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Our current workload within the Rail business has grown significantly and we are looking to recruit an Associate Rail Design Engineer to join our Perth team. Responsibilities will include delivering the design elements of rail/transit projects, liaising with clients, enhancing and developing the local Perth Rail team’s skills, and promoting the Jacobs brand. This role will focus leading and managing the design aspects of rail / transit projects, including;

• Delivery of multi discipline rail / transit design packages, giving consideration to OLE, Civil, Earthworks, Drainage and Signalling on time, on budget and to the required quality
• Providing technical input to concept / detailed design work to ensure correct solutions are proposed to meet or exceed the client’s requirements
• Preparing reports, specifications and engineering calculations
• Ensuring interface coordination between design disciplines / rail systems
• Ensuring constructability through interaction with construction / delivery teams
• Delivering innovative designs that provide value for money to the client
• Proactive assistance with Safety in Design and Risk Management processes
• Participating at interactive meetings with project stakeholders.
• Maintaining a high level of knowledge within the railway / transit discipline (Passenger / Freight / Metro / LRT).
• Management of Inter-Discipline Check (IDC) / Inter-Discipline Review (IDR) process and peer review process and timely close out
• Ensuring compliance with the projects QA plan
• Participation at interactive meetings with the Client
• Perform design checks on other team members designs

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Tertiary qualified with a Bachelor of Engineering and a minimum of ten years’ experience, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate competency in the following selection criteria
• An ability to prepare design documents, drawings, technical reports, scopes of work, specifications, project definition and design criteria documents.
• Knowledge of rail / transit specific design codes in Australia, particularly in Western Australia and relevant acts and legislation.
• An ability to provide technical support to other Engineers, contract administrators and procurement officers
• A solid understanding of rail / transit systems design e.g. Civil (Drainage & Earthworks), Structural (Bridges & Structures), Overhead Line Electrification, and Signalling & Communications Design
• Extensive experience in delivering small to medium scale multi-disciplinary engineering projects through differing procurement methods and design / development stages.
• Construction experience desirable but not essential Experience working directly with Delivery Partners (Contractors) preferable but not essential.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety, accessibility and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to delivering ever more innovative and sustainable solutions for clients.

‘We live Inclusion’ is a key value at Jacobs, we are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations community members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be asked to complete pre-employment checks including: Identity, Right to Work; Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the associated criteria, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.