Telecommunications Engineer

Telecommunications Engineer – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Are you a skilled Telecommunications Engineer looking to make a real impact?

We are seeking a talented and motivated professional to join our Telecommunications Design team. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to plan, design, manage projects, and oversee the installation and commissioning of cutting-edge communications facilities for Western Power and our valued customers.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while contributing to innovative telecommunications solutions, we want to hear from you!

Your Role in Action  

• Undertake specialist telecommunications design and engineering work as outlined under the role purpose.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend technical and engineering process and system improvements;
• Deliver services to commercially competitive standards for technical excellence, safety, environmental quality, cost and customer satisfaction;
• Operate commercially and competitively in meeting quality, time and budget standards;
• Drive value in the business and ensure delivery of risk managed outputs;
• Investigate, recommend and adopt industry best practice for client or work areas;
• Comply with all legal and contracting requirements
• Provide scheduling plans or advice to support the work of other Front Line employees or contractors.
• Coordinate or support technical work across other work groups.
• Building strong relationships with team members, business partners and external parties, and provide a high level of customer focus.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia
• Preferably 4-6 years’ experience in a multi-disciplined power engineering role in a electricity network business
• Sound knowledge of the system design for two or more of –
  • Fixed & Mobile Radio (VHF-SHF);
  • Cable Carrier Systems (Metallic/Optical Fibre);
  • Multiplexer Networks / MPLS Networks;
  • Operational IP Networks
  • Teleprotection systems;
  • Supervisory systems

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

Applications close on 19th May 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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