Senior Deployment Engineer - Wireless

The opportunity

At Downer Energy and Utilities, we are committed to delivering essential services that power and connect communities across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Senior Deployment Engineer Wireless to join our Telecommunications team.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of end to end wireless telecommunications construction and integration activities. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, while meeting client requirements, Australian Standards, and legislative obligations. You will also provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Deployment Engineers and Coordinators.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the end to end build process including construction planning, materials, permits, contractor engagement, and handover documentation
• Leading delivery teams to ensure successful deployment of telecommunications infrastructure projects
• Reviewing construction documentation, scopes of work, and bills of materials
• Supporting constructability reviews during the SAED phase
• Coordinating field activities including site inductions, inspections, material delivery, and issue resolution
• Managing project schedules, resource allocation, and delivery performance
• Supporting commissioning, integration, and construction troubleshooting activities
• Driving compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards
• Providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineering teams

Based on project requirements, travel to project sites may be required.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Telecommunications Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
• Minimum five years experience as a Deployment Engineer or Project Engineer within large scale wireless telecommunications construction projects
• Previous experience leading and managing engineering teams
• Strong experience delivering telecommunications projects for major Australian carriers including nbn and Telstra
• Demonstrated subcontractor and contractor management experience
• Strong understanding of Australian telecommunications design and construction standards
• Knowledge of 4G and 5G wireless technologies including BTS, RRUs, antenna and feeder systems
• Mandatory experience with Ericsson equipment
• Knowledge of fibre and microwave transmission systems
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, developing scopes of work, and conducting constructability reviews
• Understanding of SAED processes, commissioning, and integration activities
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast paced environment
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Career development and growth opportunities within a leading ASX listed organisation
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment
• The opportunity to work on large scale telecommunications projects that connect communities across Australia
• A strong commitment to safety, diversity, and employee development

About Energy and Utilities

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight, we work closely with our customers to design, build, and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

At Downer Energy and Utilities, we deliver complete solutions across the power, gas, water, telecommunications, transport, and renewables sectors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Downer is an equal opportunity employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

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