Job Description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

About the Project

ACCIONA delivers major rail upgrades as part of the Southern Program Alliance, removing level crossings and improving safety and reliability across Melbourne’s Frankston line. The program upgrades stations, rail infrastructure and surrounding precincts, creating long term improvements for local communities.

The Position

Reporting to the Alliance Project Assurance Manager, the Senior System Engineer is responsible for ensuring engineering system designs comply with project requirements, standards and assurance processes. The role supports systems integration, requirements management, Safety in Design, and quality governance, ensuring engineering deliverables are safe, compliant, verified and ready for assurance acceptance.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and a wide range of stakeholders to manage requirements, support assurance activities and provide specialist systems engineering expertise across a complex rail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering and requirements management activities across the project lifecycle

• Develop and implement Systems Architecture and System Breakdown Structures (SBS)

• Manage project requirements within IBM DOORS Next and associated workflows

• Facilitate configuration and change management processes

• Participate in technical and design reviews

• Prepare Project Assurance Reports for compliance and assurance acceptance

• Provide technical advice and assure the competence of engineering staff and contractors

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems engineering and assurance within major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering standards, including ISO/IEC 15288 and ISO/IEC 24748
• Experience in rail systems engineering, assurance or safety engineering preferred
• Drivers Licence

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.