Senior OCS/ICT Engineer

KBR Technical Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior ICT / OCS Engineer to join our Electrical infrastructure group in Australia. You will lead design, integration, and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems for rail and transportation projects, mentor engineers, and ensure compliant, high-quality solutions across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with signalling, rolling stock, stations, and power teams, drive innovation, and champion safety and performance while engaging with clients and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ICT/OCS on major infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead design packages and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Knowledge of transport technologies and associated ICT systems (CCTV, PA/VA, passenger information).
• Degree in Electrical/Communications/Systems Engineering or related.
• Experience with safety and RAMS practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and delivery of ICT and Operational Communications Systems (OCS) for major transportation projects.
• Develop and review technical designs, specifications, interfaces, and engineering documentation.
• Provide specialist expertise across communications systems including CCTV, PA/VA, Passenger Information Systems, etc.
• Coordinate interfaces with signalling, rolling stock, stations, power, and other disciplines.
• Support testing, commissioning, acceptance, and client engagement throughout the lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with standards, governance, safety assurance processes and quality.

Skills

ICT/OCS Engineering

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Electrical/Communications/Systems Eng.

Job description

Title: Senior OCS/ICT Engineer

Who we are?

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.

Desirable

• 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 al