Senior ICT/OCS Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salaries

20 Days annual leave

Flexible work arrangements (WFH, Flex)

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior ICT / Operational Communications Systems Engineer to join our Electrical infrastructure team in Australia. You will lead the design, integration, and delivery of ICT and OCS for major rail, defence, and transport projects, shaping outcomes and ensuring compliant, future-ready solutions.

You will mentor engineers, engage with clients and stakeholders, and drive innovation while guiding the project lifecycle from concept through handover in a collaborative, One Team

Qualifications

• Established experience delivering ICT, telecommunications, operational communications, or systems engineering solutions on major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience across rail, metro, or other transportation environments.
• Strong understanding of Operational Communications Systems and transport technologies.
• Experience leading design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems (OCS) for major transportation projects.
• Develop and review technical designs, specifications, interface requirements, and engineering documentation.
• Provide specialist expertise across CCTV, PA/VA, Passenger Information Systems, and wireless communications.

Skills

ICT

Operational Communications

Systems engineering

Leadership

Education

Electrical/Communications/Systems Engineering degree

Job description

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,500 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior ICT / Operational Communications Systems (OCS) Engineer to join our growing Electrical infrastructure team, delivering some of Australia's most significant rail, defence and transportation projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced systems engineer to take a leading role in the design, integration, and delivery of critical ICT and Operational Communications Systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient transport operations.

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to integration, testing, commissioning, and handover. You will play a key role in shaping project outcomes, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and future-ready communications solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems (OCS) for major transportation projects.
• Develop and review technical designs, specifications, interface requirements, and engineering documentation.
• Provide specialist expertise across communications systems including CCTV, PA/VA, Passenger Information Systems, help points, operational networks, fibre infrastructure, and wireless communications.
• Coordinate system interfaces with signalling, rolling stock, stations, power, and other multidisciplinary engineering disciplines.
• Support systems engineering, assurance, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage with clients, operators, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver integrated and compliant solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, governance requirements, safety assurance processes, and quality standards.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of emerging transport communications technologies.

About You

You are a highly capable ICT and Operational Communications Systems professional with experience delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects. You bring strong technical expertise, proven systems engineering capability, and the ability to confidently engage with clients and stakeholders while leading project delivery.

You are passionate about delivering resilient, integrated communications solutions that enhance operational safety, passenger experience, and network performance.

What You Bring

• Established experience delivering ICT, telecommunications, operational communications, or systems engineering solutions on major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience across rail, metro, light rail, road tunnel, airport, or other transportation environments.
• Strong understanding of Operational Communications Systems and associated transport technologies.
• Experience leading design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, integration, testing, and commissioning processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to collaborative project teams.
• Proficiency in engineering documentation, design tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, ICT Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

As a function of the work that we do, it is a key requirement that you are an Australian citizen and either hold or are eligible for, security clearance with the Australian Defence.

• Experience delivering major rail and metro projects.
• Familiarity with Australian rail standards, transport authority requirements, and international communications standards.
• Experience with systems assurance, cybersecurity, RAMS, and operational readiness activities.
• Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) or progress towards chartership.
• Experience within consulting, engineering advisory, or design consultancy environments.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's most complex and transformative transportation projects, working alongside industry-leading professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role offers significant technical responsibility, career growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of transport infrastructure through the delivery of critical communications and operational technology systems.

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This position gives you the opportunity to continue KBR's success in delivering major Defence, Transport and Infrastructure projects.

At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
• 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Paid parental leave
• Personal career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.