Communications Engineer - Perth

Pearson Carter; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Carter is seeking a Communications Engineer to deliver end-to-end engineering activities across the project lifecycle. You will translate designs into deployable technical solutions while contributing to the development and optimisation of enterprise communications networks.

Successful candidates will have a degree in communications/electrical engineering and 2–5 years' experience, with strong cybersecurity knowledge and solid documentation skills. Australian Driver's Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications Engineering or related discipline required.
• 2–5 years experience in enterprise, industrial or OT environments.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects from design to commissioning.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and systems integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end communications engineering work packages across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain Technical Design Documents (TDDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• Support integration of IT and OT environments with secure operation.
• Ensure designs align with standards and architectures; perform testing and commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance to vendors, contractors and delivery partners.
• Escalate technical risks and support transition to support teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Experience in communications engineer

Cybersecurity awareness

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Australian Driver's Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Role

As a Communications Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from design and implementation through to testing and commissioning.

This is a project-focused role where you will translate solution designs into deployable technical solutions while contributing to the ongoing development and optimisation of enterprise communications networks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver communications engineering work packages throughout the project lifecycle, including design, build, testing and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including Technical Design Documents (TDDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), implementation plans and commissioning documentation.
• Support the integration of communications systems across IT and OT environments, ensuring secure, resilient and reliable operation.
• Ensure all engineering designs align with approved standards, architectures, engineering frameworks and industry best practices.
• Perform system testing, validation, troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical oversight and support to vendors, contractors and delivery partners.
• Identify, assess and escalate technical risks where appropriate.
• Support operational readiness through documentation, knowledge transfer and transition to support teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Communications Technicians.
• Participate in change management processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2–5 years' experience in communications engineering, ideally within enterprise, industrial or operational technology environments.
• Experience delivering communications infrastructure projects from design through to implementation and commissioning.
• A strong understanding of engineering standards, cybersecurity principles and systems integration.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and technical documentation skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence.

Desirable Technical Experience

Experience across several of the following technologies would be highly regarded:

• IT/OT networking, including Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, routing and MPLS.
• Optical fibre transmission technologies, including CWDM and DWDM.
• Microwave radio and private mobile radio (PMR) networks.
• VoIP telephony, collaboration platforms and voice recording systems.
• Edge communications devices, serial data interfaces and VF circuits.
• Communications shelters, huts and associated infrastructure.
• Radio mast and tower infrastructure.
• DC power systems, including battery backup and solar-powered communications systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team delivering critical communications infrastructure projects, working with modern technologies across both IT and operational technology environments while contributing to the reliability, resilience and future capability of enterprise communications networks.