Engineering Technologist
- Join a telecommunications infrastructure services provider as an Engineering Technologist.
- Analyse and apply engineering technologies across project portfolios.
- Prepare detailed design packages and conduct testing and commissioning of telecommunications systems.
Talent World is seeking an experienced and dedicated Engineering Technologist on behalf of our client, a telecommunications infrastructure services provider located in Maddingley, Victoria.
Position Details
- Job Title: Engineering Technologist
- Location: Maddingley, VIC 3340
- Employment Type: Full-time permanent
- Salary: AUD 130,000 per annum plus Superannuation
- Working Hours: 38 hours per week
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a degree qualified Engineering Technologist to join an established telecommunications infrastructure business in Victoria. Our client, Unique Cable Systems Pty Ltd as trustee for the KN Prajapati Family Trust, delivers fibre and coaxial access network design, deployment and commissioning services to carriers, developers and commercial clients across Victoria. The business operates within the telecommunications services industry and is seeking a capable Engineering Technologist to analyse and apply engineering technologies across its project portfolio and to take technical ownership of design documentation, testing and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and evaluate new and existing telecommunications engineering technologies and assess their suitability for application across the company’s fibre, coaxial and access network projects.
- Interpret and technically review Straight Line Diagrams (SLDs), Control Points (CPs) and Access Network Designs for FTTN, FTTP and FTTC deployments, and determine the construction and implementation methods to be applied.
- Resolve design and operational problems arising across engineering projects through the application of engineering technology, developing innovative and cost effective solutions that satisfy project acceptance criteria.
- Prepare detailed design packages, schematics, cabling layouts and Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) plans, and produce the supporting technical documentation issued to clients, carriers and field technicians.
- Plan, conduct and evaluate the testing and commissioning of telecommunications systems and services prior to customer handover, analysing results and implementing technical adjustments during the testing and execution phases.
- Conduct technical site evaluations, engineering surveys and risk assessments to establish project requirements, define objectives and identify constraints affecting network design and implementation.
- Assess the performance of installed telecommunications networks and equipment, analyse fault and performance data, and recommend modifications or technology improvements to address current and future capacity, reliability and communication requirements.
- Verify that engineering designs and completed works comply with applicable Australian Standards, carrier technical specifications and work health and safety obligations, and provide authoritative technical advice to project teams and clients on compliance matters.
- Develop, maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical telecommunications infrastructure to minimise service disruption.
- Estimate project resource and material requirements, prepare technical input to cost plans and estimates, and coordinate the delivery of plant, materials and equipment in line with the project program.
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Bachelor degree or higher in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline (AQF Level 7 or recognised overseas equivalent)
- Minimum 1 year of relevant full-time experience in the nominated occupation or a closely related field within the last 5 years
- Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct professional engineering work without detailed supervision and to take responsibility for technical outcomes on assigned projects
- Working knowledge of fibre and coaxial access network architecture, including FTTN, FTTP and FTTC deployment models
- Proven ability to interpret and produce Straight Line Diagrams, control point documentation, access network designs and MDU cabling plans
- Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, carrier technical specifications and telecommunications compliance requirements
- Sound knowledge of WHS obligations and relevant Australian workplace legislation
- Strong technical documentation, analytical and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to present engineering information clearly to clients, carriers and field personnel
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