Tunnel & Critical Systems Communications Engineer

Embedded Expertise; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Embedded Expertise is seeking a Communications Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering critical communications systems for major tunnel and transport infrastructure projects in Australia. You will design, integrate, and deliver mission-critical communications that support safe operations, emergency response, and reliable day-to-day communications.

You will collaborate with electrical, ITS, control systems, and OT teams to create robust solutions, develop coverage

Qualifications

• Experience designing and integrating communications systems.
• Knowledge of wireless communications, radio, fibre networks, and telecom infrastructure.
• Experience on transport, tunnel, utilities, defence, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Public Address (PA) systems and related comms
• Prepare system architectures, specifications, calculations, and design docs
• Develop communications coverage and performance requirements for tunnels and infra
• Coordinate interfaces between communications, ITS, electrical, and control systems
• Participate in design reviews, safety assessments, testing and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and project specs
• Support contractors, integrators, and project teams during delivery phases

Skills

Communications design

Documentation & stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Embedded Expertise is seeking a Communications Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering critical communications systems for major tunnel and transport infrastructure projects in Australia. You will design, integrate, and deliver mission-critical communications that support safe operations, emergency response, and reliable day-to-day communications.

You will collaborate with electrical, ITS, control systems, and OT teams to create robust solutions, develop coverage