Engineer - Safety Systems

Job description:

About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Engineer – Safety Systems to join DT Infrastructure and Alstom in delivering the $1.6B contract for Perth's High-Capacity Signalling Project. The project includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the new Automatic Train Control System to replace the existing signalling and train control systems in Perth.

Reporting to the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Manager, the Engineer – Safety Systems will provide system safety assurance services across the complete lifecycle, from requirements definition and design through to integration, verification, acceptance, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safety assurance across the systems engineering lifecycle, covering conception, requirements, design, integration, V&V, and acceptance.
• Identify and manage railway hazards, establish and maintain project Hazard Logs, and define Safety Integrity Levels (SIL).
• Plan and facilitate System Safety and Safety in Design (SiD) workshops across multidisciplinary packages.
• Develop System Safety Management Plans, safety requirements, and Safety Cases to support system accreditation and entry into service.
• Verify and validate systems against safety requirements, ensuring compliance with Rail Safety National Law and project standards.
• Prepare monthly safety assurance reports and communicate deliverable progress to project leadership and steering committees.

Experience and capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience in System Safety and Safety Assurance within rail or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise developing Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, System Safety Management Plans, and SIL allocations.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering & Safety Assurance (SESA) frameworks, Safety in Design, and Rail Safety National Law.
• Proven experience in technical management through all delivery phases from design into operations.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills.

Why join DTI?

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Apply today and become part of the DTI team. Please submit your updated CV online to be considered for this role. If you have any questions or issues submitting your application, please reach out to careers@dtinfrastructure.com.au.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.