Telecommunications Engineer

Who we are

At SA Power Networks, you will play an exciting role in serving South Australia and leading the world in the shift to clean energy.

It’s about more than simply keeping the power on – you’ll be joining one of South Australia’s key innovators, helping to build a sustainable and renewable future that our people, our customers, and our community can all be proud of.

As one of SA's largest employers, we offer a varied and opportunity-rich workplace where you can forge an interesting and financially rewarding career, now and into the future. You’ll benefit from award-winning training, internal development programs and diverse career pathways.

Our business sees truly diverse people coming together to drive our innovation, and you’ll work alongside some of the most talented and motivated people in the state.

Let us empower your career, as you help empower South Australia

About the opportunity

Telecommunications Engineer will provide consultancy and design for the provision of the Operational Telecommunications Network, consisting of but not limited to ethernet, PDH, SDH, IP-MPLS technologies

This role will provide technical expertise for the planning, management and development of Telecommunication networks across SA Power Networks assets.

The Telecommunications Engineer will:

• Develop telecommunications network topologies to satisfy performance objectives.
• Provide consultancy and design for the provision of DC Power Systems within Substations and other Telecommunications sites. This should include alternate energy solutions where appropriate.
• Contribute to Telecommunications designs complying with Australian Regulations and Legislation, SAPN Standards, Australian standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain familiarisation of advances in Telecommunication services, devices and technologies.
• Provides concept development and estimates for Regulated and Un-Regulated Projects
• Deliver Telecommunications project requirements to satisfy the business requirements.
• Support and develop design standards and business processes.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Knowledge of ITU-T standards, statutory requirements relating to telecommunication installations.
• Knowledge of industry best practice in LAN/WAN architecture and network administration of switches, routers and firewalls.
• Demonstrated experience delivering and integrating IP and serial services with a modern IP-MPLS based network.
• Knowledge of IP-MPLS, PDH, SDH and ethernet network principles.
• Knowledge of Safety in Design principles
• Demonstrated experience in Telecommunications DC systems.
• Current SA Drivers Licence
• ACMA Open Registration with endorsements (desirable)

What We Offer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.We offer an attractive salary package and benefitsforour employeesthatwill allow you to be your best every day. They include:

• 12% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave
• Automatic coverage from SA Power Networks income protection scheme
• Paid parental leave (5 weeks) and maternity leave (18 weeks)
• An industry-leading focus and reputation for safety and wellbeing

Candidates will need to be prepared to undertake a pre-employment medical and background checks.

You are required to have full work right in Australia to be eligible for this role.

Contact

To obtain further details please contact Prashant Sharma – 0429 317 ***

How to Apply

To apply click ‘Apply for this job’.

SA Power Networks is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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