We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications Engineer to design, deliver and commission advanced communication systems across mining and heavy industry projects. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on end-to-end delivery, from concept and design through to commissioning and operational handover.

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering communications systems and infrastructure solutions across mining, resources and industrial sectors. With a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to strengthen their engineering capability with a senior hire who can provide technical expertise, project delivery and mentorship.

  • Design and implement wireless, RF and fibre communication systems
  • Deliver end-to-end engineering across design, configuration, testing and commissioning
  • Work across voice and data systems including TETRA, P25, DMR, LTE and Wi-Fi
  • Design and integrate backhaul technologies including microwave and fibre networks
  • Develop technical documentation, including designs, drawings and test plans
  • Support built infrastructure design including communications rooms, towers and cabling systems
  • Conduct site visits, troubleshooting and commissioning activities
  • Ensure compliance with Australian standards, safety and project requirements
  • Participate in design reviews and safety-in-design processes
  • Engage with clients, vendors and subcontractors
  • Provide technical mentorship and peer review to junior engineers
  • Support tendering and project estimation activities
  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering or other relevant field
  • Degree Eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at the grade of member (MIEAust), with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) highly regarded
  • Exposure to system configuration, testing and commissioning
  • Experience with digital and analogue radio systems (TETRA, P25, DMR)
  • Exposure to LTE, Wi-Fi and microwave/fibre backhaul systems
  • Experience in industrial or project-based environments

Closing: 16 July 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-284519

MN

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Mark Nelson

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