Telecom Data Center Design Engineer (AU Telco - Dayshift)

Responsible for designing and developing telecommunications network infrastructure within a data centre to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-performance connectivity services. The role works closely with network engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to produce technical designs, specifications, and implementation documentation that support the deployment and operation of telecommunications systems and associated infrastructure.

The Telecommunications Engineer works closely with Network Engineers, vendors, and consultants to develop and deliver optimal telecommunications solutions that meet Engineering customers’ requirements. This involves designing telecommunications networks and systems, preparing technical methodologies, specifications, and supporting documentation, and overseeing the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure such as transmission systems, fibre optic networks, carrier equipment, network sites, and associated supporting infrastructure to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-performing network services.

You would be working with other team members within Engineering and other departments to ensure the solutions are fit for purpose.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Telecommunications Design

• Design and develop telecommunications infrastructure including fibre optic, transmission, structured cabling, and network connectivity solutions for data centre environments.
• Prepare technical documentation such as network designs, schematics, specifications, installation standards, capacity plans, and implementation methodologies to support project delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders including network engineers, electrical, mechanical, and facilities teams to ensure telecommunications systems are fully integrated with the data centre infrastructure.
• Support deployment, testing, and commissioning activities by providing technical guidance, resolving design issues, and ensuring telecommunications systems meet performance, reliability, and scalability requirements.

Ensuring Solutions and products compliance with:

• IT and Digital Networks
• Alarm Management Systems.
• Security policies.

Create Documentation

• Creation of structured cabling standards
• Telecommunication Work Packages.
• Design of telecommunications structured cabling
• Methods of Procedures.
• Commissioning procedures.
• Physical equipment installation standards and best practices
• Ticket of work management
• SLA and KPI management
• Audit Templates
• Acceptance testing and Equipment performance standards.

Cross-functional works

• On occasions you will be expected to assist other Engineering team members in producing Engineering Work Packages for internal departments. These would include:
• Low level designs.
• Technical Drawings.
• Interface with clients of Engineering e.g Service delivery etc.
• Raise and manage internal works tickets.

WHS and Compliance

• Take reasonable care of your own and that of another person’s safety and wellbeing at work.
• Ensure that you and technology assets attendees are familiar with policies and procedures, and successfully completed all required training.

Knowledge & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in relevantdiscipline (e.g.Engineering, IT/Telecommunications).
• Must have at least 3- 5 years of experience in coordinating engineering employees in technical areas.
• Strong technical Telecommunications background.
• Must have professional experience using MS Visio and Autocad
• Must have good documentation skills (TSSR Interpretation and preparation, interconnection Diagrams, As-built documentation)
• Familiar with BOQ for telco equipment (rack installation, mounting of equipment, tie cable, patch panels, and other data center related installation)
• Understanding of resilience and sustainability requirements.
• Sound understanding of WHSQE requirements.
• Strong English communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills)
• Manage and meet competing deadlines
• Experience coordinating with international vendors
• Advanced level of computer and Microsoft experience.
• LSD and Modeling Database experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge on Data Center BMS is preferred