Principal Telecommunications Engineer

Airswift; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Principal Telecommunications Engineer to lead the strategy, design and delivery of mission-critical OT, communications and site technology systems for a major mining EPCM program. The role covers networks, data centres, server infra and integrated operations, with opportunities to influence global copper growth initiatives.

Based in Brisbane or Adelaide CBD, you will guide architecture, standards and technology choices across LAN, WAN and wireless networking, delivering

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enterprise IT infrastructure or mission-critical technology environments.
• Expertise in LAN/WAN and wireless networking architectures, routing, switching and security.
• Strong knowledge of data centres, server platforms, storage and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across digital infrastructure and OT environments.
• Lead architecture, design standards and technology strategies for LAN, WAN and wireless networking.
• Deliver infrastructure solutions across the project lifecycle from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and review designs for data centres, server infrastructure, virtualization, storage and DR solutions.
• Lead integration of site technology systems including CCTV, access control, fire detection and public address.

Skills

LAN

WAN

Wireless networking

Data centres

Server platforms

Storage systems

Virtualisation

Network security

CCTV integration

Security access control

Fire detection

Public address

Site technology systems

Project leadership

Job description

Principal Telecommunications Engineer Location – Brisbane OR Adelaide CBD

My Client, a Teir 1 EPCM are seeking an experienced Principal Telecommunications Engineer for a new project. This role will lead the strategy, design and delivery of mission-critical OT, communications and site technology systems, including networks, data centres, server infrastructure and integrated operational services. You will join a team delivering EPCM services for one of Australia's largest copper growth programs with a leading global mining company. Spanning major underground mine expansions and processing infrastructure projects, this portfolio will help unlock future copper supply while offering the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team that values belonging, innovation and shared success.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across digital infrastructure and operational technology environments.
• Lead the development of architecture, design standards and technology strategies for LAN, WAN and wireless networking solutions.
• Deliver infrastructure solutions across the project lifecycle, from concept and FEED through detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Develop and review designs for data centres, server infrastructure, virtualisation platforms, storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Lead the integration of site technology systems including CCTV, security access control, fire detection, public address and general site communication systems.

What You'll Have

• Significant experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, industrial digital infrastructure or mission-critical technology environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in LAN, WAN and wireless networking technologies, including network architecture, routing, switching and network security.
• Strong knowledge of data centres, server platforms, storage systems, virtualisation technologies and infrastructure resilience.
• Experience delivering integrated site technology solutions such as CCTV, security access control, fire detection, public address and related operational systems.
• Experience leading complex projects within mining, energy, utilities, industrial or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure cybersecurity principles and the secure design of enterprise and operational environments.
• Ability to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams.