Senior ICT Engineer, Buildings

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Senior ICT Engineer for Buildings to lead ICT and structured cabling designs in major infrastructure projects. You will drive documentation, specifications and technical reports while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires strong client relationships, mentorship of engineers, and knowledge of Australian standards. Flexible arrangements and ongoing growth opportunities are offered by Aurecon.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ICT/buildings design within engineering consulting.
• Proven ability to lead design packages for complex projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of passive ICT and communications infrastructure for buildings.
• Prepare and review design docs, specs, schedules, and tender deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership on ICT solutions for data centres and critical infrastructure.
• Coordinate ICT designs with electrical, mechanical, and other teams.
• Manage client relationships and support proposals and business development.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to fee estimates.

Skills

ICT/telecommunications design

Lead design packages

Client-facing & stakeholder engagement

Mentoring engineers

Australian standards knowledge

Qualifications in comms/telecom/electr

Security clearance readiness

Education

Relevant qualification in communications/telecom/electrical

Job description

Senior ICT Engineer, Buildings

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design of passive ICT and communications infrastructure, including structured cabling, fibre and copper networks, communications rooms, pathways and containment
• Prepare and review concept and detailed design documentation, technical specifications, equipment schedules, reports and tender deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance
• Provide technical leadership on ICT and communications solutions for data centres, defence, government and other critical infrastructure projects
• Lead the coordination of ICT designs with electronic security, electrical, mechanical, digital and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and manage relationships with suppliers and project stakeholders from early planning through design, construction and commissioning
• Mentor and guide engineers and designers, and contribute to proposals, fee estimates and business development opportunities

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in ICT, communications or telecommunications design, ideally gained in engineering consulting, with a track record of leading design packages on complex projects
• In-depth technical knowledge of structured cabling systems, fibre and copper networks, communications rooms, racks, pathways and associated infrastructure, and the relevant Australian standards
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing design documentation, specifications and technical reports for buildings, data centres or critical infrastructure projects
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary coordination and mentoring less experienced team members
• A relevant qualification in communications, telecommunications, electrical or electronic engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline
• Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure? If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. We've re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again. Find out more here.