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Job Title


Princ Engin OHW


Company : Transport for NSW


Location : Macquarie Park, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

You''re passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.In this role, you''ll:Join Transport for NSW''s newly stood up Asset and Prioritisation team and this role will see you lead and manage a team of engineers and technical specialists to support Energy Networks & Systems across all modes of transport, including substations, feeders, distribution systems and networks, and associated electrical infrastructure.You willl pay a key rolei in overseeing the assessment and monitoring of Technical Assurance Organisations (TAOs), undertake investigations and performance assessments, and delivers effective and timely resolutions to technical issues to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable outcomes.In addition to measuring the performance of TAO''s and providing advice about standards and specifications to enable the safe, reliable and cost-effective management of electrical assets, this role will also see you contribute to national and cross-modal technical harmonisation initiatives and represent TfNSW in relevant forums under the direction of the Chief Engineer.This is a permanent ongoing role.Please click here to view a copy of the role description and click hereto review NSW information pack.About youYou will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent coupled with previous experience and knowledge in Overhead Wiring (OHW) systems in a rail environment. This includes design, maintenance or construction experience , HV aerial lines and underground cable systems.Your demonstrated experience will include authoritative technical advice in comparable asset classes, experience developing technical documents, specifications and guidelines and additional experience in using best practice multi-media communication tools, software and platforms to disseminate information to a diverse audience.You will have a sound understanding of risk assessments, asset management and reliability and possess exceptional communication skills that will allow you to liaise with a broad range of predominantly internal stakeholders at all levels.You could have proven experience as an electrical engineer within a rail environment, or, roads background but have a strong understanding how overhead wiring and electrical systems work.Previous experience with construction / maintenance / commissioning activities will be highly regarded.Who we areTransport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Join usOur workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you''d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team''s home base location with remote days.What are you waiting for? Connect with us. Apply nowApplications close: 11:59 pm Friday, 30 January 2026.For more information about this role, please contact YVONNE..NSW.GOV.AU.Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people orSupporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series.#LI-Hybrid#LI-DNI"