Senior Telecoms Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance review

Professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Social events

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Telecoms Engineer to lead and contribute to the design and delivery of complex communications projects in Perth, Australia. The role spans from administrative to strategic tasks and requires strong IP network design experience and Cisco knowledge.

You will work within a dynamic engineering team, ensuring designs meet schedule, quality and safety requirements while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree enabling full membership to Engineers Australia and eligibility for RPEQ.
• Demonstrated experience in IP network design and implementation in rail or critical infrastructure.
• Strong capability in Design and Construct, systems engineering concepts, and site testing support.
• Proven experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies and IP/MPLS infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of communications projects including radio sites, IP nodes, data systems, fibre and copper transmission.
• Lead IP network design, design documentation, configuration development, integration planning and testing activities.

Skills

IP network design

Cisco routing & switching

Network engineering leadership

Design documentation

Project delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Engineers Australia eligible)

Tools

Cisco routers & switches

IP/MPLS networks

Job description

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Job ID: R0144475

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Telecoms Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Perth, Australia.

Key accountabilities

• As a Senior Telecoms Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of communications projects incorporating radio sites, IP network nodes, voice and data communications systems, fibre optic and copper transmission systems, power supply systems, and related ancillary infrastructure.
• As part of the engineering design and delivery team, you will be primarily responsible for IP network design, design documentation, configuration development, integration planning, and selected testing activities to support successful project delivery.

Required skills and knowledge

• An engineering degree enabling full membership to Engineers Australia, including eligibility for RPEQ.
• Demonstrated experience in IP network design and implementation, with broad experience delivering complex telecommunications projects in the Australian rail industry or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong capability in Design and Construct methodology, systems engineering concepts, configuration management, implementation planning, and site testing support.
• Proven experience with telecommunications core systems, network management systems, backbone networks, IP/MPLS infrastructure, and associated telecoms infrastructure.
• Ability to prepare high-quality design documentation, reports, test inputs, technical notes, and engineering deliverables that translate complex issues into clear, manageable activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, helping ensure design deliverables are completed on time, to quality requirements, and aligned with the project schedule.
• A strong work ethic, proactive approach, and ability to work effectively with internal engineering teams, delivery teams, clients, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities, including designs and supporting test documentation, are completed “Right First Time” and contribute to continuous improvement where required.
• CCNP, JNCIS or JNCIP qualified Network Engineer with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience.
• Extensive experience in Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Strong understanding of IP/MPLS, BGP4, OSPF, network design principles, resiliency, redundancy, QoS, and secure network architecture.
• Experience developing design documents, configuration templates, implementation plans, test plans, and technical assurance documentation.

What we offer

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.