Deployment Engineer

Downer; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Deployment Engineer Wireless to join our Telecommunications team in Australia. You will coordinate construction and integration activities for wireless projects, ensuring designs are practical, compliant and deliverable.

You will bridge design and field delivery, manage site access and permits, and build strong stakeholder relationships to support project outcomes. The role emphasizes safe work practices, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and delivering value on

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications and wireless networks.
• Understanding of construction and infrastructure delivery processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering designs and support field delivery activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction and integration activities for wireless telecommunications projects.
• Ensure designs are practical, constructible and compliant with client specifications.
• Act as the link between design and construction teams throughout project delivery.
• Manage site access, permits, materials and field-based construction activities.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders to support project outcomes.
• Support Safe Work practices and organizational Zero Harm objectives.

Skills

Wireless networks

Project engineering

Deployment environments

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma/Degree in Telecommunications

Engineering degree

Project Management certification

Job description

Deployment Engineer Wireless

The Opportunity

At Downer, we deliver integrated services that create and sustain communities across Australia and New Zealand. We are currently seeking a motivated and technically capable Deployment Engineer Wireless to join our Telecommunications team.

Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will play a key role in the deployment and integration of telecommunications infrastructure from project feasibility through to construction and commissioning. You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, project support teams, superintendents and construction partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with client requirements and industry standards.

• Coordinating construction and integration activities for wireless telecommunications projects
• Ensuring designs are practical, constructible and compliant with client specifications and legislative requirements
• Acting as the critical link between design and construction teams throughout project delivery
• Managing site access, permits, materials and field based construction activities
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project outcomes
• Supporting safe work practices and Downer's commitment to Zero Harm

What We're Looking For

• Experience within telecommunications, wireless networks, project engineering or deployment environments
• Strong understanding of construction and infrastructure delivery processes
• Ability to interpret engineering designs and support field delivery activities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong organisational and coordination capabilities
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications in Telecommunications, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally suitable
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Opportunities to work on significant telecommunications and infrastructure projects
• Employee benefits and wellbeing programs
• A diverse, inclusive and supportive team environment

Downer is an equal opportunity employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business delivers essential services to customers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Our expertise spans electricity, gas, telecommunications, renewable energy, water and transport infrastructure.

Through strong partnerships with clients and communities, we help create reliable and sustainable infrastructure that powers and connects our communities.