Telecommunications Engineer - Transmission

Placements24

Newlands

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago
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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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Engineer specializing in Transmission systems to join their team in Queenstown . This critical role will involve the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of the company's core transmission network, ensuring robust and high-capacity data flow across the region. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to build and manage the backbone of our client's telecommunications services, playing a vital part in network reliability and future scalability. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to the telecom infrastructure .

Key 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.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in 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.
Benefits
  • An attractive salary and performance-based incentive program.
  • Exposure to advanced telecommunications technologies and large-scale projects.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
  • Generous paid time off and support for professional development.
  • Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
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