Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Adelaide
The energy transition is vital to our future and here at PSC, we are compelled to make a difference. We are specialist consultants to the energy industry, an independent firm with global operations. Our teams have been tackling the thorniest problems for some of the most prominent industry players for over 25 years. We provide critical project consulting support for large energy clients, renewable developers, sustainable energy initiatives, and everything in between. Our vision is to empower people to transform the energy industry so that, together we will power a more sustainable world. We do the right thing, we foster bright ideas, we invest in the future and we celebrate success.
We
- Thrive in a culture where people are our greatest asset and we truly celebrate and value the individual
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit, love new ideas and are always looking to improve.
- Understand that everyone has a personal life and provide a flexible work environment
- Provide amazing growth and leadership opportunities in an autonomous role
- Are a highly collaborative worldwide team of professionals defining the future of this industry
- Offer competitive compensation, benefits, and development
The Role :
The ideal candidate will have experience in design, testing and commissioning of telecommunications systems, with experience in the energy sector desirable, particularly, electricity distribution and transmission businesses.
Key Competencies:
- Telecommunications design, installation, testing and commissioning
- Network and security infrastructure design and implementation
- Project management / design management
- Technical documentation and associated Quality Assurance
- Leadership and coordination of field-based technicians and subcontractors
- Network infrastructure project upgrades and support services
- LAN/WAN design, installation, and configuration
- Network and security architecture design
- Network and security reviews and audits
- ICT Infrastructure network services management and operations
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related qualifications or experience
- Minimum of 7 years of Telecommunications experience
- Network and security infrastructure design and implementation
- IP based networking systems including MPLS
- PDH, SDH multiplexers
- DWDM systems
- Optical fibre bearer technology
- LAN/WAN design, installation, and configuration
- Network infrastructure project upgrades and support services
- Telecommunications DC power systems – chargers, DC supplies, and solar power systems
- VHF, UHF, Fibre, Microwave, and Power Line Carrier-based communications technologies
Preferred Expertise
- Project management / design management experience
- Experience with testing, fault finding and commissioning of telecommunications links and networks
- Factory or Site Acceptance Testing
- Electricity networks LAN/WAN experience
- Network and security architecture design
- Network and security reviews and audits
- ICT Infrastructure network services management and operations
- Knowledge of electrical power systems and their operation
- Knowledge of SCADA systems including RTUs and Main Control Centre technologies and the associated telemetry, automation, and networking systems
- Protection Signalling systems
- CAD competencies
- Expertise with Cybersecurity, Distributed Energy Resources / DERMS an advantage
Attributes and Skills:
- Problem analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation
- Time and Task Management
- Mission critical project support experience and mindset
- Knowledge of maintaining communications network infrastructure that supports real-time critical business systems
- Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) technical and complex information with peers, management, and clients
- Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivation, self-discipline, and the ability to work with limited guidance
Special Requirements:
- Driver’s licence
- Ability to travel, occasionally working after hours as needed for special assignments
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- Department
- Operational Technologies
- Role
- Telecommunications and Networking
- Locations
- Australia - Adelaide
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Adelaide
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