Senior Electronics Engineer

Bidkon Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidkon Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our Melbourne VIC Office. You will provide electronics and ELV input across the project lifecycle for design, cost planning, tendering and handover in commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, data centres and industrial facilities.

The role bridges design engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers to scope, price and deliver CCTV, access control, fire detection, networked systems and building management solutions on

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12-15 years' experience in electronic/ELV building services, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Bachelor of Engineering Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronics.
• Experience in design, estimating, cost planning of electronic services.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Labview, Axis Site Designer and IPVM Calculator, D-Tools and EASE / Bose Modeler, Genetec, Primavera, MS Office, MS Project, Auto Cadd, Cubit, Buildsoft and BIM Revit, Navisworks.
• Understand and apply relevant codes, standards and legislation.
• Strong report writing, presentation and client-facing communication skills.
• Experience in a supervisory role, including handling and resolving client issues.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively and prioritize work to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and review electronic components, circuits and systems for communication, control, security, automation and monitoring applications, including wired and wireless networks, controllers, sensors, detectors, actuators and interface devices.
• Lead the planning, review and integration of electronic and ELV systems designs, identifying technical risks, design gaps and coordination requirements across electronic, electrical, mechanical, fire and architectural disciplines.
• Develop and review embedded firmware and software for controllers, field devices and gateways, ensuring reliability, security, maintainability and compliance with project requirements.
• Develop testing methodologies, equipment, acceptance criteria and commissioning procedures for electronic components, circuits and systems, including factory, site and integrated system testing.
• Supervise installation, commissioning and system integration activities, ensuring correct implementation of protection, earthing, power quality, fail-safe and operational requirements.
• Establish and monitor system performance, safety and maintenance standards, and develop operational, maintenance and change-control procedures for electronic systems.
• Analyse communications networks and system performance, including bandwidth, latency, coverage, availability and service levels, and recommend appropriate system architectures and transmission media.
• Design and implement signal processing and intelligent monitoring solutions for applications such as public address systems, CCTV analytics, audio-visual systems and sensor networks through the selection of suitable hardware and software platforms.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications, scopes of work, schematics, equipment schedules, shop drawings, technical submissions and as-built records.
• Provide specialist engineering advice on system selection, technology evaluation, lifecycle performance, compliance, value engineering and emerging electronic technologies.
• Prepare engineering estimates, lifecycle cost analyses, tender evaluations and project assessments for electronic systems, supporting procurement, contract administration and project delivery decisions.
• Lead technical teams and stakeholder engagement, including mentoring engineers, reviewing engineering work, supporting clients and project teams, and overseeing quality, risk, cost and program outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Matlab

LabVIEW

Axis Site Designer

IPVM Calculator

D-Tools

EASE

Genetec

Primavera

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Cubit

Buildsoft

BIM Revit

Navisworks

Report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Electronics/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Axis Site Designer

IPVM Calculator

D-Tools

EASE

Bose Modeler

Genetec

Primavera

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Cubit

Buildsoft

BIM Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Bidkonis looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to work in our Melbourne VIC Office.

Bidkon is an integrated construction consultancy offering design management, project management, cost consulting, quantity surveying, and advisory services across Australia. Established to meet the industry's need for combined expertise, Bidkon helps deliver reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes for every project, from feasibility and early design to construction delivery and final cost control. We support clients with clear guidance, detailed analysis, and practical solutions. We turn complexity into certainty and ensure successful project delivery.

About the role

The Senior Electronics Engineer plays an integral role within our team, Providing expert electronics and ELV engineering input across the project lifecycle — from feasibility and cost planning through tender, construction and handover. Scope typically covers designing, supervising, analyzing electronics and electrical systems used for communication, security, safety, automation and monitoring in commercial buildings, residential apartments, hospitals, hotels, shopping malls, offices, data centers, and industrial facilities.

The role bridges design engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers, so that CCTV Surveillance Systems, Access Control Systems, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Structured Cabling and Data Networks, Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems, and Building Management and automation systems are accurately scoped, realistically priced, compliant and delivered to program.

Approve technical reviews, estimates and tender evaluations within delegated limits. Signs off work by junior staff after technical checking. Commercial commitments, fee changes and contract advice above delegation go to the Engineering Services Manager or project director.

Develop strategy, enhance team performance, and ensure compliance while guiding the team members, drive an enhanced client experience, and implement optimal practices throughout all levels.

Some Interstate travel will be required to support sales, train team members

Key responsibilities

Design, develop and review electronic components, circuits and systems for communication, control, security, safety, automation and monitoring applications, including wired and wireless networks, controllers, sensors, detectors, actuators and interface devices.

Lead the planning, review and integration of electronic and ELV systems designs, identifying technical risks, design gaps and coordination requirements across electronic, electrical, mechanical, fire and architectural disciplines.

Develop and review embedded firmware and software for controllers, field devices and gateways, ensuring reliability, security, maintainability and compliance with project requirements.

Develop testing methodologies, equipment, acceptance criteria and commissioning procedures for electronic components, circuits and systems, including factory, site and integrated system testing.

Supervise installation, commissioning and system integration activities, ensuring correct implementation of protection, earthing, power quality, fail-safe and operational requirements.

Establish and monitor system performance, safety and maintenance standards, and develop operational, maintenance and change-control procedures for electronic systems.

Analyse communications networks and system performance, including bandwidth, latency, coverage, availability and service levels, and recommend appropriate system architectures and transmission media.

Design and implement signal processing and intelligent monitoring solutions for applications such as public address systems, CCTV analytics, audio-visual systems and sensor networks through the selection of suitable hardware and software platforms.

Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications, scopes of work, schematics, equipment schedules, shop drawings, technical submissions and as-built records.

Provide specialist engineering advice on system selection, technology evaluation, lifecycle performance, compliance, value engineering and emerging electronic technologies.

Prepare engineering estimates, lifecycle cost analyses, tender evaluations and project assessments for electronic systems, supporting procurement, contract administration and project delivery decisions.

Lead technical teams and stakeholder engagement, including mentoring engineers, reviewing engineering work, supporting clients and project teams, and overseeing quality, risk, cost and program outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

Minimum of 12-15 years' experience in electronic/ELV building services, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role

Bachelor of Engineering Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronics

Experience in design, estimating, cost planning of electronic services

Proficiency in Matlab, Labview, Axis Site Designer and IPVM Calculator, D-Tools and EASE / Bose Modeler, Genetec, Primavera, MS Office, MS Project, Auto Cadd, Cubit, Buildsoft and BIM Revit, Navisworks

Understand and apply relevant codes, standards and legislation

Strong report writing, presentation and client-facing communication skills

Experience in a supervisory role, including handling and resolving client issues

Ability to handle multiple projects effectively and prioritize work to meet strict deadlines