Intelligent Transport Systems – CCTV Engineer

Embedded Expertise; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Embedded Expertise in Sydney is seeking a dedicated engineer to join the CCTV and video surveillance network team to contribute to design phases, live site commissioning, and handover of a major infrastructure project.

You will design, configure, and integrate high-definition IP CCTV networks and VMS (Genetec, Milestone) for tunnel environments; conduct FAT/SAT and final commissioning; collaborate with TfNSW and other disciplines; produce technical docs.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and commissioning large IP CCTV infrastructure and VMS.
• 3–5 years on major road, tunnel, or rail infrastructure projects; TfNSW familiarity is a plus.
• Strong IP networking, fibre, and digital video encoding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate end-to-end CCTV networks and VMS for tunnel environments.
• On-site testing, FAT/SAT, and final commissioning of CCTV assets.
• Coordinate with software, network engineering, civil contractors, and TfNSW representatives.
• Ensure surveillance infrastructure complies with project specs and standards.
• Create and review technical design docs, commissioning plans, and test scripts.

Skills

CCTV design

VMS integration

IP networking

Site commissioning

stakeholder mgmt

Education

Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecoms Engineering degree

Tools

Genetec

Milestone

Job description

You will work with a global leader on the delivery of a state-of-the-art infrastructure development that will transform how people move around Sydney. We are looking for a dedicated engineer to join the CCTV and video surveillance network team and to positively contribute to the design phases, live site commissioning, and handover of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Integration: Contribute to the detailed end-to-end design, configuration, and integration of complex, high-definition IP CCTV networks and video management systems (VMS) tailored for tunnel environments.
• Site Commissioning: On-site testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and final operational commissioning of CCTV assets.
• Technical Interface: Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including software, network engineering, civil contractors, and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) representatives, to ensure seamless systems integration.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all surveillance infrastructure complies with strict project specifications, Australian Standards, and TfNSW technological frameworks.
• Documentation: Author and review comprehensive technical design documentation, commissioning plans, test scripts, and operational manuals.

What You Bring

• Qualifications: A tertiary degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• CCTV Expertise: Demonstrated, hands-on experience in the design, configuration, and commissioning of large-scale IP CCTV infrastructure and VMS (e.g., Genetec, Milestone) within major transport or industrial sectors.
• ITS Project Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years working on major road, tunnel, or rail infrastructure projects. Familiarity with TfNSW projects is highly advantageous.
• Network Proficiency: Strong understanding of IP networking, fibre-optic transmission architectures, and digital video encoding principles.
• Collaborative Mindset: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of managing stakeholders, subcontractors, and field technicians during high-pressure commissioning phases.

If you possess the requisite skills and want to be part of a project that improves the life of millions of Sydneysiders, then we want to speak to you.