Network Design Engineer: Fibre & MPLS Core Networks

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ventia in Parramatta is seeking an experienced Network Design Engineer to design high-quality telecommunications networks across fibre, DWDM, SDH, Ethernet and MPLS/IP. This full-time role sits in a secure, state-of-the-art facility in Parramatta five days a week.

You will develop detailed network designs, engineering documentation and artefacts to enable seamless delivery across transport platforms. You will shape future networks and ensure reliability.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Telecommunications, Engineering or Information Technology.
• Experience designing telecommunications networks across Enterprise/Core/Access/Mobile environments.
• Strong understanding of IP/MPLS networks, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and IPv4/IPv6.
• Experience using design/provisioning systems such as Helix, Spatial Web, Netconfig.
• Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP) or equivalent are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design network elements, links, and services across Core and Access Transport Platforms.
• Produce detailed design packages including drawings, scopes of work, BOMs, and completion records.
• Ensure design integrity from order acknowledgement through to customer acceptance.
• Support diverse site environments including mobile base stations, transmission hubs, data centres and exchange facilities.
• Maintain compliance with engineering standards, WHS requirements, and customer guidelines.
• Contribute to reporting, forward planning, milestones, and alignment across customer systems.
• Mentor, train, and support team members while contributing to Ventia Solutions growth.

Skills

Telecom network design

IP/MPLS networks

Routing protocols

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering drawings

Education

Tertiary quals in telecom/engineering/IT

Tools

Helix

Spatial Web

Netconfig

Job description

Ventia in Parramatta is seeking an experienced Network Design Engineer to design high-quality telecommunications networks across fibre, DWDM, SDH, Ethernet and MPLS/IP. This full-time role sits in a secure, state-of-the-art facility in Parramatta five days a week.

You will develop detailed network designs, engineering documentation and artefacts to enable seamless delivery across transport platforms. You will shape future networks and ensure reliability.