Senior Overhead Line Equipment Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. GHD scores B on the Alion truth index.
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Overhead Line Equipment Engineer to join GHD’s Queensland Rail team in Brisbane.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, working across the full project lifecycle from concept and detailed design through to construction support and as-constructed assessment. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build trusted client relationships and help strengthen our OHLE capability across Queensland and nationally.
Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work involving:
Develop and deliver OHLE designs from concept through to construction and as-constructed assessment
Prepare layout designs, electrical sectioning, cross-sections and switching cross-sections
Produce technical reports, isolation diagrams and supporting compliance calculations
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to achieve integrated, fit-for-purpose design outcomes
Work closely with designers, drafters and technical specialists to deliver high-quality project outcomes
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers and designers
Manage small to medium-sized OHLE design projects, depending on your experience
Support proposals, tenders and client engagement activities
Contribute to the continued growth of GHD’s OHLE capability and rail business
What will you bring to the team?
- A minimum 5-10+ years relevant experience (consulting industry preferred)
- Familiarity of delivering OHLE designs using Digital Engineering delivery methods.
- Ability to undertake layout design and electrical sectioning, cross-section and switching design
- Possess a wide knowledge of rail systems with specific experience in:
- 25 kV AC and 1500 V DC Traction systems (mandatory),
- OHLE Cross-Section and Switching Cross-Section design,
- Preparation of isolation diagrams,
- Undertake supporting OHLE compliance calculations as required.
- Degree qualified with a relevant electrical or mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- Hold and maintain chartered status e.g. CPEng, RPEQ, or equivalent, or be working towards achieving
The following skills and experience are desirable, but not essential:
- 750 V DC Traction systems.
- Interfaces with Substations, SCADA systems and power studies.
Interested? Apply now.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.