Senior Telecoms Engineer

About the role

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Senior Telecoms Engineer to join its Perth team. You will work in a fast‑paced environment, handling tasks from administrative duties to strategic engineering responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of communications projects, including radio sites, IP network nodes, voice and data systems, fibre and copper transmission, and power supply infrastructure.
• Lead IP network design, produce design documentation, develop configurations, plan integration, and conduct testing to ensure successful project delivery.

Required profile

• Engineering degree with eligibility for full membership to Engineers Australia and RPEQ.
• 10+ years of experience in IP network design and implementation within Australian rail or critical infrastructure projects.
• Proven technical leadership, mentoring ability, and a strong work ethic.

Required skills

• CCNP, JNCIS or JNCIP certification.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Deep knowledge of IP/MPLS, BGP4, OSPF, network design principles, resiliency, redundancy, QoS, and secure network architecture.

What we offer

• Annual performance, development and salary review.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional days off sponsored by the company and participation in social events.