Telco Design Engineer – Power Projects (Hybrid)

Downer; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible office arrangements (minimum

Professional development opportunities

Engineers Australia membership support

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Telecommunications Designer for our Power Projects Team in Adelaide. The role involves delivering telecommunications designs, coordinating design activities and deadlines, supporting team deliverables, and providing on-site commissioning expertise as required.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in power utility Telco design, a relevant engineering degree, and strong CAD skills (MicroStation, AutoCAD).

Qualifications

• 3+ years in power utility project delivery with Telco design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline is advantageous.
• Proficient CAD skills including MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Experience preparing Telco Design Work packs for Construction Teams.
• Knowledge of Telco engineering principles and network topologies.
• Experience with Aviat, Ceragon MWRs, Palo Alto Firewalls, Nokia IP/MPLS & WDM systems.
• Understanding of Fibre Optic networks and FO system design requirements.
• Knowledge of Teleprotection for HV power lines.
• Familiarity with applicable standards, compliance and safety requirements.
• Experience with 48VDC power supply design and load calculations is advantageous.
• Experience in Power Utilities or OT environments is advantageous.
• Ability to build relationships with teams, clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Telecommunications designs and coordinate design activities and deadlines.
• Support team deliverables and provide on-site commissioning expertise as required.

Skills

Telco design experience

Project delivery experience

Telco network topologies

Telecommunications engineering

Microwave/Radio systems

Firewall and IP/MPLS/WDM

Fibre optic design

Teleprotection systems for HV

Standards & safety knowledge

Stakeholder relationships

On-site commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Downer is seeking a Telecommunications Designer for our Power Projects Team in Adelaide. The role involves delivering telecommunications designs, coordinating design activities and deadlines, supporting team deliverables, and providing on-site commissioning expertise as required.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in power utility Telco design, a relevant engineering degree, and strong CAD skills (MicroStation, AutoCAD).