DT Coordination Engineer

UGL is delivering the Rail Integration Systems (RIS) Package for Cross River Rail, integrating new infrastructure and systems into a live operational railway. With complex interfaces, staged commissioning activities, and critical possession windows, this role will play a key part in coordinating successful project delivery

The position of DT Coordination Engineer  is responsible for coordinating dynamic testing of the Cross River Rail (CRR) project in Brisbane. The CRR project is the first underground railway with the state-of-the-art rail technologies in Queensland, Australia. The position is a key role to ensure successful testing of the railway safely, effectively, and in compliance with project standards & technical requirements.

CRR is targeted to open for passenger service in 2029.

Testing activities will include complex integrated systems within the Cross River Rail tunnel environment, including:

New Generation Rolling Stock (NGR)

European Train Control System

Platform Screen Doors (PSD)

Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS)

Communications Systems

SCADA and Traction Control System

Fire and Life Safety Systems

Traction Power Systems

Passenger Information Systems

CCTV and Security Systems

Emergency and Operational Tunnel Systems

Other rail operating systems associated with railway tunnel operations

The position is responsible for:

• Providing detailed coordination and execution management for the Dynamic Testing program across systems, operational stakeholders and delivery teams.

   

• Functions as the central coordination interface for day-to-day DT planning and execution activities, including consolidation of system inputs, development/management of detailed rolling DT plans, hour-by-hour coordination of testing activities and alignment with possession planning, operational constraints and program priorities.

   

• Performing integration and coordination between system representatives, site-based teams, DT Rail Operations personnel and project delivery stakeholders to maintain continuity of the DT program,

   

• Managing coordination of interfaces/dependencies and support efficient execution of planned test windows across multiple concurrent activities and work fronts.

   

• This function acts as the central coordination “engine room” for DT delivery, supporting real-time management of testing activities, issue resolution, interface coordination and progression of integrated testing objectives within a  live operational environment.

   

• While QR Rail Operations are responsible for operational railway functions , this role provides dedicated project-focused rail operations coordination and oversight to support continuity of testing activities, integration between delivery and operations teams, timely escalation/resolution of operational interface issues and alignment to project delivery priorities throughout DT phases.

   

• The role is intended to provide an operationally experienced project representative capable of effectively interfacing with rail operations personnel in real-time operational environments,

   

• Supporting efficient decision-making and minimizing disruption or delays to planned DT activities.

About You

• Previous experience in planning, coordination and execution of Testing & Commissioning operation/technical lead or equivalent leadership role in dynamic testing.

• Experience working within rail infrastructure, rail systems, signalling, rolling stock or major infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of safe work practices within operational rail or tunnel environments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate diverse testing teams.

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, project management, rail operation.

• Rail System Testing Qualification

• This role would be suited to a Rail Project Engineer or Project Coordination profession or Rail Operations

   

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