Job Description

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is seeking a Senior Engineer - New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) to join our Customer Assets Maintenance Team.

• Based in Brisbane CBD (with occasional visits to the Wulkuraka depot).
• Permanent Full Time

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the NGR Technical Assurance Manager, this role is responsible for delivering high level technical support, engineering assurance, and compliance oversight for the NGR fleet.

You will work closely with suppliers, internal Queensland Rail teams, and government partners to ensure the fleet continues to operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

Our engineers work across the full lifecycle from technical review and design oversight to testing, operations support and assurance, offering the opportunity to see the lasting impact of your work.

Benefits That Count

• Permanent fulltime position in a respected organisation with over 150 years of history.
• Competitive salary starting at $143,800 plus 12.75% Superannuation.
• We are committed to finding the right candidate, and salary discussions to reflect your expertise and contributions. 
• Professional Development: Access to structured career pathways, mentoring.
• Work–life balance: Hybrid work arrangement

Perks

• Free or discounted rail travel for you and your dependants.
• Employee Assistance Program (career, personal and wellbeing support).
• Fitness Passport corporate rates.
• Leave Benefits:
• Four weeks annual leave with leave loading.
• Access some of your long service leave after seven years.
• Paid parental leave, partner leave and equal opportunity leave.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will provide expert engineering oversight and technical assurance of the NGR fleet. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Delivering senior-level technical advice and fleet management support for the NGR fleet.
• Reviewing and approving engineering modifications, change documentation and maintenance manuals submitted by the manufacturer and depot teams.
• Reviewing safety investigations, including 8D reports, and contributing technical recommendations.
• Conducting fleet performance monitoring and analysis to improve safety, reliability and compliance.
• Supporting audit and assurance activities, including site checks and depot inspections.
• Participating in static and dynamic testing activities for NGR as required.
• Ensuring compliance with QR standards, legislation, and the QR Safety Management System.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll have strong experience in rollingstock engineering, or closely related heavy vehicle industry, with the capability to analyse complex technical information and engage effectively across diverse stakeholders.

• High level of experience in passenger rollingstock or related engineering environments.
• Strong communication skills, able to influence and engage with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering design changes or modifications.
• Ability to conduct technical investigations and prepare detailed engineering reports.
• Experience working with suppliers and government partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical ideally).
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or evidence supporting the ability to achieve within a 12 month period.
• International qualifications must be verified through the Washington Accord and assessed by Engineers Australia.

Position Decription

Engineer Your Legacy at Queensland Rail - Your journey matters. Make it with us.  

Please apply to Senior Engineer NGR (10875) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 15th February 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience. 

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.    

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia with your specific enquiry via cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.