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Senior project engineer

Canberra
Verse
Posted: 8 May
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Senior Project Engineer - Telecommunications Systems & Infrastructure About the role Join a high-performing engineering team delivering major telecommunications systems and infrastructure projects across industries including mining, resources, and mission-critical operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering delivery - coordinating teams, driving performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to scope.

Major Projects

18 month fixed-term contract, extension / conversion to FTE based on performance

$160-190k + super

What you’ll be doing You’ll play a critical leadership role in coordinating engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, testing and handover.

Coordinate and oversee engineering delivery across multidisciplinary teams for assigned projects

Work closely with Project Managers and engineering teams to meet delivery targets

Manage engineering scope, priorities, resources, and schedules

Oversee design reviews, Safety in Design, and engineering compliance

Manage technical queries, engineering change, and design deliverables

Interface with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders

Drive project performance, reporting, and technical outcomes

Support site works, commissioning, and project closeout

Mentor and support junior engineers and team development

Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes

What you’ll need to be successful in the role

Full Australian working rights – this role offers no form of Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants that require sponsorship will not be considered.

Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronic Engineering (or similar)

10+ years’ experience in engineering project delivery

Background in telecommunications, mining, oil & gas, defence, or infrastructure

Proven experience in EPC environments and large-scale project execution

Strong knowledge of engineering design, delivery processes, project scheduling, estimating & reporting, contract scope and change management

Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex deliverables

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or eligibility (Engineers Australia) – HIGHLY REGARDED

What’s in it for you?

Work on large-scale, multidisciplinary telecoms projects

Collaborate with industry experts and technical leaders

Influence engineering outcomes from design through to commissioning

Leadership opportunity with mentoring and career progression

Strong team culture focused on safety, collaboration, and excellence

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