Senior Engineer (Signals & ITS)

Ventia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Senior Engineer – Signals and ITS in Victoria to provide technical leadership over traffic signal and ITS assets. The role focuses on fault diagnosis, investigations and improvements across complex transport tech, reporting to project teams and clients in live environments.

You will guide field teams, ensure standards compliance, and support testing, commissioning and handover while mentoring engineers and aligning with safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Electrical, Communications, Systems, Electronics or Transport Technology.
• 7+ years' experience in traffic signals, ITS, or related transport tech.
• Strong knowledge of fault diagnosis, testing and commissioning of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for traffic signal and ITS assets.
• Lead fault investigations, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Support testing, commissioning, asset handover and maintenance.
• Mentor teams and ensure safety/compliance across operations.

Job description

1mo ago , from Ventia Services Group Limited

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Ventia delivers complex transport infrastructure and technology solutions across Victoria’s major road network. The VIMC contract involves the operation, maintenance and performance management of critical Intelligent Transport Systems, traffic signal assets, communications networks, electrical infrastructure and associated roadside technology across live traffic environments.

These assets include traffic signal sites, signal controllers, lanterns, detector systems, pedestrian facilities, communications networks, CCTV, VMS, vehicle detection systems, over height detection, travel time systems, roadside cabinets, field devices, power supplies and associated network interfaces.

About the role

The Senior Engineer – Signals and ITS provides technical leadership and engineering expertise for traffic signal and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) assets. The role supports complex fault diagnosis, technical investigations, recurring issue resolution, asset reliability improvements, standards compliance, engineering assurance, and testing and commissioning activities.

Acting as the key technical escalation point for field teams, project engineers, planners, QA, commercial teams, and clients, the position delivers expert guidance on traffic signal operations, ITS devices, detection systems, communications networks, and electrical infrastructure. The role requires a highly experienced subject matter expert who can troubleshoot complex problems, provide clear technical direction, ensure compliance, and support informed decision-making across maintenance operations.

About you

• Relevant engineering qualification in Electrical, Communications, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Transport Technology, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in traffic signals, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), electrical infrastructure, communications networks, or road network operations.
• Expert technical knowledge of traffic signal assets and ITS technologies, including controllers, detectors, CCTV, VMS, communications equipment, and roadside infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, testing, commissioning, asset handover, and maintenance support for complex transport technology systems.
• Proven technical leadership and communication skills, with the ability to interpret standards and technical documentation, engage stakeholders, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.