Description
We are seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join our team in Perth. As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical solutions across Australia and Asia's most significant developments. You will lead the design, integration, and delivery of cutting-edge telecommunications systems across a diverse portfolio of mission-critical projects, with a primary focus on Data Centres and Aviation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team.
- Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Lead small to medium-sized design projects and support larger, complex programmes, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Supporting the design and documentation of projects involving Structured cabling systems, Outside Plant, IT & OT Networks, ICN platforms.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop ICT strategies and holistic solutions.
- Interfacing with Controls, MEP and Security specialists to develop an architecture that supports other systems holistically.
- Researching and implementing the latest innovations in the Telecommunications discipline.
- Preparing technical documentation and managing construction phase services.
- Ensuring compliance with WSP's quality assurance and project delivery standards.
- Supporting commissioning activities.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience delivering mission-critical projects with an emphasis on Telecommunications/ICT services within the Property and Buildings sector.
- Proven experience working in data centres, transport, healthcare, and/or aviation.
- Experience in Australia within an engineering consultancy is essential.
- Proven ability to collaborate with MEP engineers, Controls and Security designers.
- Specialist in ICT and/or Telecommunications and ability to provide this technical expertise.
- Experience preparing technical documentation (e.g., specifications, schematics, reports) and managing construction phase services.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience in managing project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
- A collaborative mindset, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to delivering technically strong and efficient project outcomes.
- Engineering degree (Bachelor or Masters) in Telecommunications, Computer Systems, or Electrical Engineering.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance, and more.
- Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
- Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
- Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave.
- Family & Life Support – Benefit from up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tailored return-to-work support.
- Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to meaningful work that helps build sustainable, resilient communities.