Senior Telecoms Engineer

About the role

Hitachi Rail is seeking a self‑motivated Senior Telecoms Engineer to join its Brisbane team. The role involves supporting the design and delivery of complex communications projects for rail and critical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Design and document IP network architecture, including routing, switching and MPLS layers.
• Develop configuration templates, implementation and test plans for radio sites, fibre and copper transmission systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers and ensuring design deliverables meet schedule and quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors and external stakeholders to deliver projects “right first time”.

Required profile

• Engineering degree eligible for full membership with Engineers Australia and RPEQ.
• Minimum 10 + years of experience in telecom core systems, Cisco routing/switching and IP/MPLS networks.
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale telecommunications projects in rail or similar critical infrastructure.
• Strong work ethic, proactive attitude and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• IP network design and implementation.
• Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS and secure network architecture.
• CCNP, JNCIS or JNCIP certification.
• Design documentation, configuration management and test planning.

What we offer

• Annual performance, development and salary review.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations and employee assistance program.
• Additional days off sponsored by the company plus statutory leave entitlements.