Telecommunications Engineer

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia APD Global Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year


Perth | | Power & Renewables Sector

Join APD Global and help power the future of Australia.

We're hiring a key role within our Telecommunications team at APD Global:


Telecommunications Engineer

These roles suit professionals who want to deliver complex scopes and contribute to Australia energy future.


About APD Global

At APD, we deliver engineering and design solutions to power utilities, electricity generation developers, and the mining and resources sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Our team of over 400 professionals operates from 15 offices throughout the APAC region.

Our services encompass extra high voltage transmission grids, power distribution networks, and consumer-end electric supply facilities. We also offer customized, integrated solutions for protection system design, automation, control, and communication, tailored to our clients' needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design telecommunications solutions to support mission critical services in the power utility sector
  • Document network details in databases, reports and engineering drawings
  • Carry out site surveys to gather information for the projects you are designing
  • Liaise with Project Managers and engineers from other disciplines to ensure the projects meet the technical requirements while maintaining schedules and budgets
  • Prepare high level/low level design reports
  • Configure devices and conduct bench testing/FAT
  • Oversee site commissioning

What We Value

We're seeking candidates with technical design experience or knowledge in two of the following areas:

Networks

  • SDH & PDH, IP/MPLS, MPLS-TP
  • Industrial IP and Ethernet networks
  • Software Defined Networking (SDN/SD-WAN)
  • Network Management Systems (NMS)
  • Layer 2, Layer 3 and Firewalls (CCNA/CCNP preferred)

Fibre Optics

  • Fibre transmission link design
  • Outdoor comms pit & pipe
  • Fibre cable network design (splicing, termination onto FOBOTs, etc.)
  • Buried fibre optic cabling (direct buried and in pit & pipe)
  • OPGW & ADSS

Radio

  • Radio communication site establishment
  • Microwave radio and UHF/VHF systems
  • Proficient in path profiling and RF simulation software e.g. Pathloss, Atoll, HTZ

Other telecommunications experience

  • Structured cabling systems (Cat6)
  • Telephony (analogue and VoIP)
  • Telecoms DC and AC power supply systems
  • Configuration and commissioning experience
  • Telecommunications inventory database modelling e.g. Connect Master


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
  • A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience
  • A motivated team player who excels both collaboratively and independently
  • Willingness to travel (national/international)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience within consulting environment is highly desirable
  • Experience in electrical transmission utility, mining, or industrial sectors is a plus


Why Join APD?

  • A technically strong and collaborative project environment
  • Long-term career development and progression opportunities
  • Access to industry-leading tools and technologies
  • A structured, professional work environment with a focus on safety, integrity, and delivery excellence
  • Competitive remuneration package and flexible work arrangements where applicable

Successful candidates will be required to complete a medical assessment and provide a police clearance.

APD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage and support our employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create exceptional outcomes.

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