RF Engineer - Wireless

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace practices

Career development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our Technology and Communications Services team. Reporting to the RF Manager, you will develop RF site designs for 4G and 5G deployments across Australian telecommunications infrastructure.

You will ensure designs meet EME and ACMA requirements, support field activities during construction and as-built phases, and contribute to successful wireless network project delivery. Strong RF design and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Australian radio network design environments.
• Strong expertise in RF design, RF plumbing diagrams and EME mitigation solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of ARPANSA RPS3 standards, AMTA Base Station Design Guidelines and ACMA requirements.
• Experience using industry tools such as Atoll, Asset, RFNSA, RF Map2, Nearmap, MapInfo and Google Earth.
• Knowledge of Ericsson, Nokia or Huawei RAN environments and performance management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing RF site designs including RF plumbing diagrams for 4G and 5G deployments.
• Ensuring all designs comply with EME, ACMA and client requirements.
• Coordinating with project managers, designers, engineers and field teams to deliver projects safely, on time and to specification.
• Undertaking site inspections, design visits, audits and feasibility assessments.
• Supporting commissioning, integration and performance troubleshooting activities.
• Monitoring project progress and providing timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Driving quality outcomes and supporting a culture of Zero Harm.

Skills

RF design

EME mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Atoll

Asset

RFNSA

RF Map2

Nearmap

MapInfo

Google Earth

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our Technology and Communications Services team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the RF Manager, you will work within a multidisciplinary project team delivering RF site designs for the deployment of 4G and 5G technologies across new and existing telecommunications infrastructure.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing RF site designs, ensuring compliance with EME and ACMA requirements, supporting field activities during construction and as built phases, and contributing to the successful delivery of wireless network projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing RF site designs including RF plumbing diagrams for 4G and 5G deployments.
• Ensuring all designs comply with EME, ACMA and client requirements.
• Coordinating with project managers, designers, engineers and field teams to deliver projects safely, on time and to specification.
• Undertaking site inspections, design visits, audits and feasibility assessments.
• Supporting commissioning, integration and performance troubleshooting activities.
• Monitoring project progress and providing timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Driving quality outcomes and supporting a culture of Zero Harm.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in Australian radio network design environments.
• Strong expertise in RF design, RF plumbing diagrams and EME mitigation solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of ARPANSA RPS3 standards, AMTA Base Station Design Guidelines and ACMA requirements.
• Experience using industry tools such as Atoll, Asset, RFNSA, RF Map2, Nearmap, MapInfo and Google Earth.
• Knowledge of Ericsson, Nokia or Huawei RAN environments and performance management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross functional teams.

The following will be highly regarded:

• Knowledge of LTE and 5G radio network optimisation techniques.
• Experience with private LTE networks, rail communications, mining, defence, IoT or smart metering environments.
• Programming or scripting experience using tools such as Python, VBA or SQL.

What We Offer

At Downer, we provide our people with opportunities to grow their careers while contributing to critical infrastructure projects across Australia.

You can expect:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to work on leading telecommunications and wireless technology projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible and inclusive workplace practices.
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and innovation.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business delivers integrated services across the complete asset lifecycle to customers in the telecommunications, power, gas, water and renewable energy sectors. Our teams design, build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure that connects communities and supports Australia’s future.

Downer is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.