OCS/ICT Engineer

KBR Technical Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an experienced ICT / Operational Communications Systems (OCS) Engineer to join the Electrical Infrastructure team and deliver ICT and OCS across rail, defence and transport projects in Australia.

You will design, integrate and test communications systems, prepare technical documents, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable operations from planning through handover.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ICT, communications, telecommunications, operational technology, or systems engineering solutions.
• Exposure to transport infrastructure environments (rail, metro, road, aviation).
• Understanding of Operational Communications Systems and related technologies.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes and technical documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles, requirements management, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, integration, and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering designs, technical specifications, reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Assist in the delivery of CCTV, PA/VA, Passenger Information Systems, Help Points, and other communications assets.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support system integration and interface management.
• Contribute to systems engineering processes including requirements management, verification, validation, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with design packages, technical submissions, and engineering deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support compliance with standards, safety, quality, and client specifications.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Stay aware of emerging comms technologies and industry trends.

Skills

ICT/OCS experience

Transport infra experience

Systems engineering fundamentals

Engineering design & documentation

Stakeholder management

MS Office & docs tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Communications/ICT/Systems Engineering

Job description

OCS/ICT Engineer

Who we are? KBR's Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,500 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We're known for our collaborative "One Team" culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced ICT / Operational Communications Systems (OCS) Engineer to join our growing Electrical Infrastructure team, delivering some of Australia's most significant rail, defence and transportation projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with experience in communications and systems engineering to contribute to the design, integration, and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient transport operations.

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will support the delivery of communications systems across the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to testing, commissioning, and handover. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technical specialists while further developing your engineering, systems integration, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, integration, and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems (OCS) for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering designs, technical specifications, reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Assist in the delivery of communications systems including CCTV, PA/VA, Passenger Information Systems, Help Points, Operational Networks, Fibre Infrastructure, and Wireless Communications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system integration and interface management activities.
• Contribute to systems engineering processes including requirements management, verification, validation, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with the preparation of design packages, technical submissions, and engineering deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support compliance with relevant standards, safety requirements, quality processes, and client specifications.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives throughout project delivery.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of emerging communications technologies and industry trends relevant to transport infrastructure projects.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and capable ICT or Operational Communications Systems engineer with experience working on infrastructure, telecommunications, transport, or systems engineering projects. You enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, solving technical challenges, and delivering quality engineering outcomes.

You are looking to further develop your technical expertise in transport communications systems while contributing to complex and rewarding infrastructure projects.

What You Bring

• Experience delivering ICT, communications, telecommunications, operational technology, or systems engineering solutions.
• Exposure to transport infrastructure, rail, metro, road, aviation, utilities, or similar infrastructure environments.
• Understanding of Operational Communications Systems and associated technologies.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes and technical documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles, requirements management, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within project teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.
• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, ICT Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

As a function of the work that we do, it is a key requirement that you are an Australian citizen and either hold or are eligible for, security clearance with the Australian Defence.

Desirable

• Experience working on rail, metro, light rail, road tunnel, airport, or other major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Australian transport authority requirements and industry standards.
• Exposure to systems assurance, cybersecurity, RAMS, or integration activities.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status or other professional accreditation.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to contribute