Systems Integration Lead (ETCS)

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain’s railway. Since 2013, we’ve delivered over 200 consultancy contracts across Australia, the Middle East, and North America, supporting government agencies, public and private organisations, and passenger and freight operators.

Our reputation is built on consistently high levels of client satisfaction and technical expertise. We are driven by our core values: Agile, Always Safe, Care About People, Collaborative, Impartial and Passionate.

We offer a competitive and flexible employee experience, including:

• Highly competitive market rate salaries
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days per annum)
• Above award Parental Leave program
• Life Insurance & Total Permanent Disability cover
• Novated car leasing arrangements
• Career development pathways
• Learning & development programs
• Rewards Gateway employee discounts
• Flexible working arrangements

About the role:

NRC Australia is seeking a highly skilled Systems Integration Lead, based in Brisbane, with experience in European Train Control Systems (ETCS) to contribute expertise and passion for integrating complex rail systems, supporting our mission to deliver world-class ETCS solutions.

This is a key delivery role, and you will be involved in:

• Leading the development and delivery of ETCS system integration, including Trackside, Onboard, DTRS, FTN, TMS, ATO, and adjacent ETCS and conventional signalling deployments.
• Plan and deliver key Systems Integration technical outputs to support ETCS deployments across the network.
• Ensure all solutions meet safety, quality, and performance standards, delivering high-value outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Significant experience of integrating complex railway systems.
• Development of signalling technical strategies to support network needs.
• Experience providing complex technical advice to clients.
• Strong background in planning for and managing Signalling integration projects, preferably ETCS Level 2, ATO and Traffic Management systems or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of the ETCS L2 system/sub-systems and key interfacing systems (trackside, onboard, FTN, DTRS, ATO, TMS and operational systems)
• Track record of bringing complex railway projects to successful completion on time and within budget.
• Relevant professional and academic qualifications.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience during the development and entry into service phase of new rail infrastructure.
• Knowledge/experience of working in the Australian rail industry.
• Chartered Engineer.

Sound interesting?

Apply today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application in due course.

Pre-employment Checks

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NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply!

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