OCS/ICT Engineer

KBR; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salaries

20 Days annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging and novated leases

Professional membership fees

Parental leave

Career development plans

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KBR invites an experienced ICT/OCS Engineer to join our Electrical Infrastructure team in Australia. You will contribute to design, integration and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems supporting rail, defence and transportation projects.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, testing and handover, building strong client and partner relationships while advancing your engineering expertise and security clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Communications/Systems Engineering or related field.
• Experience delivering ICT/OCS solutions on infrastructure projects.
• Security clearance with Australian Defence or eligible to obtain one.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status or similar accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Design, integration and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems for transport projects.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports and project documentation.
• Support system integration, interface management and testing activities.
• Contribute to design reviews, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety requirements and quality processes.

Skills

ICT Engineering

Systems integration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Electrical/Communications/Systems Engineering degree

Job description

Title: 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 to some of Australia's most complex and transformative transportation projects, working alongside industry-leading professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role offers significant technical responsibility, career growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of transport infrastructure through the delivery of critical communications and operational technology systems.

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Benefits

This position gives you the opportunity to continue KBR's success in delivering major Defence, Transport and Infrastructure projects. At KBR, we value you – here’s how. While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
• 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Paid parental leave
• Personal career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities

Values

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.

Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.

Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.