Telecom Transmission Engineer – Hybrid Work & Impact

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Engineer specializing in Transmission systems to join their team in Queenstown. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining a high-capacity transmission network to ensure robust data flow across the region.

You will work with cutting-edge technologies, plan upgrades, and collaborate with vendors to deploy new solutions while maintaining service reliability and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years designing, deploying, and managing telecom transmission networks.
• In-depth knowledge of DWDM, OTN, SDH/SONET, microwave radio, and IP networking principles.
• Experience with transmission planning tools and network simulation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to fault resolution.
• Familiarity with vendor equipment (e.g., Nokia, Huawei, Ciena) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer transmission network solutions, including fiber optic, microwave, and other transport technologies.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and cutovers with minimal service impact.
• Monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and implement optimizations for capacity and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex transmission network faults, ensuring rapid restoration of services.
• Develop and maintain detailed network designs, documentation, and configuration standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams and vendors on integration and new technology deployment.

Skills

DWDM knowledge

OTN knowledge

SDH/SONET knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Network simulation software

Transmission planning tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Engineer specializing in Transmission systems to join their team in Queenstown. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining a high-capacity transmission network to ensure robust data flow across the region.

You will work with cutting-edge technologies, plan upgrades, and collaborate with vendors to deploy new solutions while maintaining service reliability and scalability.