Electrical Engineer

Service Stream

Electrical Engineer providing professional engineering services for telecommunication base stations in Australia. Responsible for design, compliance, and project lifecycle support.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design AC specifications & SLD, DC power systems, earthing & lightning protection, and equipment/shelter configuration as per carrier requirements
Assess AC and DC cable sizing, PSU battery reserves, shelter/ODU/equipment room heat loads & cooling, soil resistivity tests, and site AC maximum demand calculations
Review designs for compliance with relevant carrier specifications, Australian Standards, and local state SIRs
Provide engineering support throughout the project delivery lifecycle from design to build and acceptance
Work with construction teams to resolve site issues and incorporate buildability feedback in future designs
Liaise and negotiate with Supply Authorities for new connection requests or upgrades
Mentor junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication etc)
Eligible for, or a recognised Member of Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Significant professional services experience in a consulting environment
Sound understanding of Australian Standards (AS3000, AS3008, AS3015, AS1768 etc) and State Service and Installation Rules
Experience with DNSP connection processes and approvals
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working – genuine hybrid working options available
Growth – career development opportunities within a national, growing organisation
Discounts – access to retail partners such as Woolworths, Airbnb, JB Hi‑Fi and Bupa
Paid leave – parental, cultural, community service, study, volunteering and purchased leave
Culture – a supportive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and celebrates excellence

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Hard Skills & Tools

AC specifications designDC power systems designcable sizingPSU battery reserves assessmentheat load calculationscooling calculationssoil resistivity testssite AC maximum demand calculationsengineering supportdesign review

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentoringnegotiationteam collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Tertiary qualification in EngineeringMember of Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)