Experienced Telecommunications Engineer

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a key role in designing and sustaining the telecommunications backbone that enables safe, reliable operation of South Australia's power system. You'll work closely with project teams, asset owners and contractors, acting as a technical authority across network design, standards and commissioning.

With energy system growth and technology advancement accelerating, this role offers long term stability, flexibility, and the chance to influence how critical infrastructure is designed and delivered.

Based in Adelaide, this full-time role will also cover the following key responsibilities:

• Design, review and validate telecommunications solutions (microwave, fibre, IP/MPLS)
• Develop and maintain telecom design, commissioning and maintenance standards
• Provide technical scopes and specifications to support capital projects
• Review tender submissions and contractor designs against standards
• Support commissioning, integration and handover of telecom assets
• Investigate and resolve complex network and commissioning issues
• Maintain accurate network records across the asset lifecycle
• Collaborate with multi disciplinary engineering, operations and project teams

About You

You are a technically confident telecommunications engineer who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys taking ownership of engineering outcomes. You're comfortable working independently, challenging designs where needed, and partnering across teams to deliver reliable solutions.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering related role
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or relevant field).
• Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership
• Strong experience using Nokia IP/MPLS & WDM, Ceragon and Aviat microwave radios, and telecom monitoring and analysis platforms
• Demonstrated capability in telecom design, review and commissioning
• Experience working in critical infrastructure, utilities, rail, mining or similar environments with exposure to similar systems and technology used in role
• Sound understanding of technical standards, compliance and safety requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to sites across South Australia (~25%)
• A current driver's licence and flexible approach to working hours

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. For this role, we are proud to offer a starting base salary of $147,000pa plus 12% superannuation and bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

Some of the other benefits include:

• 15 days personal/carers leave per year.
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support.
• Relocation and visa support for this Adelaide based role.
• Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility.
• Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture.
• Support for professional certification and memberships.
• Regular social events and activities.

How To Apply

Submission of applications will close on 5th June 2026. Interested applicants can apply via our careers page or click 'Apply' on this advert. Please click here for copy of the Position Description.

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Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, here.

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