Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications Engineer to design, deliver and commission advanced communication systems across mining and heavy industry projects. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on end-to-end delivery, from concept and design through to commissioning and operational handover.

What are you going to do 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Design and implement wireless, RF and fibre communication systems
  • Deliver end-to-end engineering across design, configuration, testing and commissioning
  • Work across voice and data systems including TETRA, P25, DMR, LTE and Wi-Fi
  • Design and integrate backhaul technologies including microwave and fibre networks
  • Develop technical documentation, including designs, drawings and test plans
  • Support built infrastructure design including communications rooms, towers and cabling systems
  • Conduct site visits, troubleshooting and commissioning activities
  • Ensure compliance with Australian standards, safety and project requirements
  • Participate in design reviews and safety-in-design processes
  • Engage with clients, vendors and subcontractors
  • Provide technical mentorship and peer review to junior engineers
  • Support tendering and project estimation activities

Essential skills and knowledge

Essential:

  • Degree qualified in Communications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Exposure to system configuration, testing and commissioning
  • Experience with digital and analogue radio systems (TETRA, P25, DMR)
  • Exposure to LTE, Wi-Fi and microwave/fibre backhaul systems
  • Experience in industrial or project-based environments

What we offer 

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Closing: 17 May 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!