Signalling Engineer
Design the signal systems that regulate train movements across a rail network.
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowJob growth
-
5-year projectionSalary
-
Typical salaryJob satisfaction
-
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowSalary
-
Typical salaryJob growth
-
5-year projectionJob satisfaction
-
On this page
- What's it like to be a Signalling Engineer?
- How to become a Signalling Engineer
- Latest Signalling Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Signalling Engineers
- Signalling Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be a Signalling Engineer?
Signalling Engineers design systems used to control railroad traffic. They develop systems used to signal and control trains, including equipment on tracks, computer networks and failsafes. Controlling railroad traffic requires coordination between systems and rail companies to keep trains operating safely and smoothly.
Tasks and duties
- Designing and implementing signalling systems.
- Retrofitting existing signalling systems to update them, either in response to regulations or to improve efficiency and performance.
- Meeting with clients to discuss plans and prepare case studies to learn more about the specifics of an installation.
- Overseeing the maintenance of equipment.
- Troubleshooting and investigating equipment faults.
How to become a Signalling Engineer
You usually need an engineering degree and several years of industry experience to become a Signalling Engineer. Cadetships may be available to graduates. Due to the critical infrastructure involved in the role, a background check may be required.
- Complete a relevant bachelor degree in engineering. This could be a degree specialising in mechanical, computer and network systems, mechatronic or electrical engineering. This usually takes four years of full-time study.
- Gain several years of professional experience in the rail industry. Consider starting off as an assistant engineer.
- Alternatively, paid Cadetships may be available that allow you to work for rail operators under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Complete certifications and checks as required by your employer, such as a Construction Industry White Card, Rail Industry Worker Card, Safely Access the Rail Corridor training and background check.
Compare your salary
Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Signalling Engineers.Latest Signalling Engineer jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Signalling Engineer jobs on SEEK right now.Did you find this helpful?
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Signalling Engineer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Signalling
Signalling Design
Signalling Principles
Commissioning
Signalling Systems
Signal Engineering
Detailed Design
Rail Communications
Control Systems
Engineering Design
Source: SEEK job ads and SEEK Profile data
Did you find this helpful?
Latest Signalling Engineer reviews
May 2021
Railway signalling engineer is a life-time learning
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
Specialisationelectrical engineering
The good thingsThe willing to learn both new tech and old relay circuits and logic.
The challengesDifferent principles from different clients can be straggling.
Read more
Share insights on your current role.
Help people decide if your job is right for them - it only takes a few minutes.Source: SEEK role reviews
SEEK has not verified the truth or accuracy of these comments and does not adopt or endorse any of the comments posted on this page.SEEK collects and posts the comments for what they are worth and for information purposes only to assist candidates to find employment through www.seek.com.au
