Senior Substations Engineer

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Substations Engineer, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Metro's Substation (Primary) Engineering Discipline. We are looking for a seasoned professional who can navigate the complexities of change management, risk assessment, and engineering management systems—all while ensuring we meet our high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness.

This full-time, permanent position is based in the heart of Melbourne CBD on Collins Street.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct design reviews of Substation (Primary) designs, ensuring technical quality assurance and safety that aligns with MTM standards.
• Utilise your comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles to tackle a variety of challenges in Substations (Primary) Engineering, including detailed design, technical advice, and engineering projects.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping informed of innovations in primary equipment and recommending improvements to our design programmes.
• Serve as the go-to technical specialist for Substations Engineering, adeptly applying advanced concepts and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Propose and develop projects that align with MTM’s business improvement initiatives and the Chief Engineer's vision.
• Produce and publish Electrical Standards, Technical specifications, and Engineering guidelines.
• Plan and coordinate scopes and schedules for multiple specialist projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and inspire the next generation of engineers, sharing your wisdom in Primary Substation equipment and systems.

About You

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or possess equivalent qualifications, with Registered Engineer Status as a minimum.
• Your advanced understanding of the Substation (Primary) Engineering Discipline encompasses maintenance, construction, and design. This should include experience in both HV AC and 1500VDC Systems.
• You excel at stakeholder engagement and thrive in managing complex relationships, including those with unions.
• With a background in operational team management, you know how to lead teams with critical responsibilities like fault management and control centres.
• Your experience with risk management processes allows you to provide insightful guidance on objectives, critical issues, and policy matters.
• You possess a working knowledge of earthing, bonding and electrolysis systems, particularly in relation to traction substation design.
• You have a thorough understanding of the asset management life cycle and its application in our field.
• You either have a Substation Authorised Person (AP) permit or are eager to obtain one, along with a Train Track Safety Awareness certification and First Aid Level 2.

Why Metro?

• Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives like Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women)
• FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Discounts at top brands and stores

Next Steps 

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network! 

The advert will end at 11.59pm on Friday 21st March 2025.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.  

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Credit Checks. 

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.