Senior/principal Signalling Engineer

Mott MacDonald is working on a number of city-shaping Transport projects in New Zealand and we are currently looking for an experienced Signalling Engineer to join our busy, growing team. This role sits within the Rail team in our Wynyard Quarter office.

- Provision of technical advice to clients on signalling, communications and control systems technology to support the design and construction of signalling projects
- The preparation of Signalling designs, reports and conceptual designs.
- Preparation of maintenance plans and reviews and operational studies.
- Providing technical leadership on nominated projects as required
- Design of signalling arrangements/scheme plans, control tables and simulation modelling on railway capacity projects
- Provide technical leadership and expertise for conventional signalling and/or automated train control systems (such as ETCS and CBTC)
- Review or verify and interpret engineering drawings and reports and provide technical input into a diverse range of projects and ensure that work produced complies with quality system and client requirements
- Manage the scope and monitor multiple projects of varying complexity and size
- Mentoring and guiding rail professionals through the early stages of their rail career
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent
- 8-15 years’ experience in signalling design
- A working knowledge of Microstation would be beneficial but not essential
- Working towards Chartered status CPENG

We offer you all of the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and embraces sustainability.
There’s no time like present to make a change.

Job Profile
- Mott MacDonald NZ is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across New Zealand. We are a wholly independent, employee-owned company with strong local leadership and autonomy.
We have a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.
Our successes over the past years have seen us take significant roles on a range of NZ landmark and country shaping projects including:

- Lake Onslow NZ Battery project.
- Auckland Airport’s new Domestic Terminal
- Auckland City Rail Link
- Rosedale WWTP expansion
- Seascape Residential Tower, Auckland (tallest occupied tower under construction)
- Milldale and Drury South development projects

Other Information
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence