Senior Telecommunications Engineer – WSP
Job Title: Senior Telecommunications Engineer
Locations: Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide)
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent
About WSP
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Position opened Australia wide. Office locations Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide.
Work on iconic projects as part of a collaborative and high performing team.
Enjoy supportive & flexible working through our hybrid work model.
Role Summary
We’re looking for a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design, integration, and delivery of cutting‑edge telecommunications systems across a diverse portfolio of mission‑critical projects, with a primary focus on Data Centres and Aviation. You’ll play a key part in delivering mission critical projects that demand reliability, resilience, and innovation, while contributing to the continued growth and success of our business.
In this role, you will:
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team.
- Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Lead small to medium‑sized design projects and support larger, complex programmes, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the design and documentation of projects involving Structured cabling systems, Outside Plant, IT & OT Networks, ICN platforms.
- Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams to develop ICT strategies and holistic solutions.
- Interfacing with Controls, MEP and Security specialists to develop an architecture that support other systems holistically.
- Researching and implementing latest innovations in the Telecommunications discipline.
- Preparing technical documentation and managing construction phase services.
- Ensuring compliance with WSP’s quality assurance and project delivery standards.
- Supporting commissioning activities.
About You
- 7+ years of experience delivering mission critical projects with an emphasis on Telecommunications / ICT services within the Property and Buildings sector.
- Proven experience working in data centres, transport, healthcare and/or aviation.
- Experience in Australia within an engineering consultancy is essential.
- Proven ability to collaborate with MEP engineers, Controls and Security designers.
- Specialist in ICT and/or Telecommunications and ability to provide this technical expertise.
- Experience preparing technical documentation (e.g. specifications, schematics, reports) and managing construction phase services.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience in managing project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
- A collaborative mindset, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to delivering technically strong and efficient project outcomes.
- Relevant Engineering degree (Bachelor or Masters) in Telecommunications, Computer Systems or Electrical Engineering.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top‑tier compensation, salary continuance insurance and more.
- Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
- Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
- Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave.
- Family & Life Support – Benefit from up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tailored return‑to‑work support.
- Purpose‑Driven Projects – Contribute to meaningful work that helps build sustainable, resilient communities.
Work Details
- Contract: B2B for 12+ months
- Rate: 45 - 50 USD per hour
- Hours: Full‑time involvement (160‑168 hours)
- Location: Remote
Recruitment Process
- CV Screening: Applications are reviewed within 24 hours.
- Pre‑Screening Interview: A brief Q/A session (Automated or with a Recruiter) designed to learn more about your experience related to the required job position.
- Automated Session (Recommended): You can complete this session on your own at a time that is convenient for you. The questions and follow‑ups are well‑structured and designed to highlight your experience and provide detailed insights into your background. This option is recommended because it is usually more detailed and allows us to provide feedback from the hiring manager faster.
- Session with a Recruiter – You can also have the session with a recruiter. The questions are the same, but the discussion may be a bit less detailed, and feedback might take a little longer.
- Shortlisting: Qualified candidates are presented to the hiring manager for review.
- Formal Interviews: On‑site discussions with the hiring manager or project team, with feedback provided within 1-2 weeks.
- Offer and Onboarding: Successful candidates receive a formal offer and begin a structured onboarding process.
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EEO/DEI Statement
We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.