Structures Project Engineer - Antenna and Structures Engineering

BAI; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive DEI culture

LinkedIn Learning access

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Novated leasing

Job summary

BAI Communications is seeking a Structures Project Engineer to design, deliver and maintain national broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure. You will manage towers, masts and assets, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, timely and compliant projects.

You will bring a Civil/Structural engineering background, experience with asset lifecycle, and strong knowledge of Australian standards for structural integrity and loading.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with civil/structural focus and lifecycle asset experience.
• Experience with towers, masts and related assets; refurbishment and upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards and codes for structural loading and asset integrity.
• Experience reviewing engineering reports and translating findings into maintenance and capital works plans.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, suppliers and field construction activities.
• Familiarity with obstruction marking and aviation lighting requirements for structures.

Responsibilities

• Produce conceptual and detailed structural designs for broadcast/telecommunications assets.
• Develop and maintain project delivery plans, docs, reporting and records.
• Assess assets to determine maintenance, refurbishment, strengthening and upgrades.
• Review inspection, maintenance, mast tensioning and alignment reports.
• Prepare scopes of work and RFPs for structural projects.
• Manage inspection and improvement programs, outages and site access.
• Escalate technical issues and drive risk mitigation with stakeholders.
• Liaise with aviation authorities and regulators on lighting requirements.
• Build relationships with contractors, suppliers and customers; ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Skills

Structural design

Project delivery

Contractor management

Asset integrity

Aviation lighting requirements

Technical reporting

White Card

Working at Heights

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Structures Project Engineer - Antenna and Structures Engineering

Apply your structural engineering expertise to deliver and maintain critical broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure across Australia.

WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS

It’s an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. Building on our achievements in broadcasting, telecommunications and critical communications, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people and support communities.

We operate one of the world’s most extensive broadcast networks, delivering fully managed television and radio services to 99% of the Australian population. During crises such as natural disasters, national broadcasters depend on BAI to maintain vital communications, while emergency services trust us to keep them connected and informed.

As 5G technology transforms connectivity, BAI is leveraging global experience to enable comprehensive coverage in challenging environments—buildings, tunnels, stadiums, and high-density areas. This expertise positions us at the forefront of intelligent, connected infrastructure development across Australia.

Our acquisition of Titan ICT has strengthened our mission-critical capabilities, adding deep expertise in mining, resources, and energy industries. This expansion enables us to deploy robust solutions across Australia’s most demanding operational environments.

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LET’S EXPLORE THE ROLE

As a Structures Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, technical delivery and project management of structural solutions that support BAI's national broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of towers, masts and associated assets, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest engineering standards.

Working closely with contractors, customers and internal stakeholders, you'll manage structural inspection and improvement programs, develop maintenance strategies and provide technical expertise that ensures the ongoing reliability and integrity of critical communications infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce conceptual and detailed structural designs for broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain project delivery plans, documentation, reporting and technical records.
• Assess structural assets and determine maintenance, refurbishment, strengthening and upgrade requirements.
• Review structural inspection, maintenance completion, mast tensioning and alignment reports.
• Prepare scopes of work, specifications and request-for-proposal documentation for structural projects.
• Manage structural inspection and improvement programs, including scheduling, outages and site access requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for project and technical issues, driving effective outcomes and risk mitigation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies including aviation and local authorities regarding tower lighting and obstruction marking requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with BAI project management standards.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a practical and solutions-focused engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with project delivery. You bring experience across structural infrastructure environments and can confidently manage multiple stakeholders while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified Engineer, ideally in Civil or Structural Engineering, or substantial experience managing the full lifecycle of structural assets, including refurbishment, replacement and upgrade programs.
• Strong background in broadcast, telecommunications or infrastructure construction and maintenance environments.
• Extensive experience working with towers, masts and related structural assets, including inspections, assessments and remediation planning.
• Sound knowledge of Australian standards and engineering codes relating to structural loading, asset integrity and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing engineering reports and translating findings into practical maintenance and capital works programs.
• Proven capability managing contractors, suppliers and construction activities throughout project lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of obstruction marking and aviation lighting requirements for communications structures.
• Ability to manage competing project priorities, budgets, schedules and technical risks.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing technical reports, scopes of work and project documentation
• White Card, with Working at Heights certification highly regarded.

In addition, you'll bring excellent analytical skills, sound judgement, a customer-focused mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.

BENEFITS & CULTURE

At BAI, we value diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Guided by our principles—One BAI Team, Customer First, Adapt and Learn, and Drive Sustainable Growth—we create an environment where you can thrive.

• Inclusive culture supported by a DEI strategy, Champion Network, Diversity Council membership, and regular events.
• Strong focus on development with a performance framework and LinkedIn Learning access.
• Flexible work options, gender-neutral parental leave, study and volunteer leave.
• Recognition programs for high performance and peer appreciation.
• Corporate discounts and novated leasing via SG Fleet.
• A referral program that reflects our positive culture.

BAI is committed to inclusive recruitment. If you need adjustments or alternative application options, please contact recruitment(at)baicommunications.com.

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