Senior Telecoms Engineer — Lead Mission-Critical Networks

WSP in Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Perks

Inclusive Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Family & Life Support

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Perth is seeking an experienced engineer to manage mission-critical projects across Australia. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in the field, with expertise in telecommunications systems architecture and project management. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff and overseeing project deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. The company offers competitive pay, flexibility in work arrangements, and a culture that values diverse perspectives and contribution to sustainable communities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering mission‑critical projects in engineering consultancy.
• Proven ability to collaborate with MEP engineers and security designers.
• Demonstrated capability in managing project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure technical excellence.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Telecommunications systems architecture

Collaboration with engineers

Technical documentation

Education

Engineering degree in Mechatronics, Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Are you a seasoned Telecommunications Engineer with expertise in Structured Cabling, Outside Plant, Wired and Wireless Networks, and mission-critical projects?

We’re looking for a Perth based Senior Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design, integration, and delivery of cutting-edge telecommunications systems across a diverse portfolio of mission-critical projects, with a primary focus on Data Centres and Aviation.

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

About The Role

Join our dynamic team in Perth and play a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical solutions across Australia and Asia’s most significant developments. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across the region for multiple clients. You’ll play a key part in delivering mission critical projects that demand reliability, resilience, and innovation, while contributing to the continued growth and success of our business. We are happy to consider applications from Senior Engineer to Associate level.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Lead small to medium-sized design projects and support larger, complex programmes, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and documentation of projects involving Structured cabling systems, Outside Plant, IT & OT Networks, ICN platforms.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop ICT strategies and holistic solutions.
• Interfacing with Controls, MEP and Security specialists to develop an architecture that support other systems holistically.
• Researching and implementing latest innovations in the Telecommunications discipline.
• Preparing technical documentation and managing construction phase services.
• Ensuring compliance with WSP’s quality assurance and project delivery standards.
• Supporting commissioning activities.
  
  

About You

• 7+ years of experience delivering mission critical projects within an engineering consultancy or Telecommunications/Network vendor/integrator environment.
• A relevant engineering degree in Mechatronics, Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering—or equivalent industry experience. Proven ability to collaborate with MEP engineers, Controls and Security designers.
• Ability to provide technical expertise in Telecommunications systems architecture.
• Experience preparing technical documentation (e.g. specifications, schematics, reports) and managing construction phase services.
• Demonstrated capability in managing project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
• A collaborative mindset, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to delivering technically strong and efficient project outcomes.
  
  

Our Offer

At WSP, You’ll Find The Scale And Resources To Do The Kind Of Work The World Needs—while Feeling Supported, Heard, And Empowered To Grow Your Career. Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Competitive Pay & Perks– Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance and more.
• Inclusive Culture– Thrive in a team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
• Career Growth, Your Way– Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
• Flexibility That Works– Embrace flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave.
• Family & Life Support– Benefit from up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tailored return-to-work support.
• Purpose-Driven Projects– Contribute to meaningful work that helps build sustainable, resilient communities.
  
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.