Fixed Transmission Network Engineer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Fixed Telecommunications Network (FTN) Engineer to join our team responsible for the delivery of the Suburban Rail Loop East (SRLE) project in Melbourne, Victoria. This transformational project will comprise of approximately 26 km of twin-bored tunnels from Cheltenham to Box Hill, six new underground stations at Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill and a train stabling and maintenance facility at Heatherton. 

Based in the Melbourne, you will play a key role in designing and delivering the Fixed Transmission Network (FTN) for the project, ensuring seamless deployment and integration. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, contribute to technical reviews, and support deployment activities such as installation, testing, and commissioning.
You’ll specifically take care of the FTN design and ensure compliance with quality processes, but also contribute to addressing plans and technical surveys.

We’ll look to you to for:

• Elaborating FTN Design specifications in line with engineering rules and best practices.
• Ensuring adherence to quality processes and promoting ethical conduct.
• Minimizing deployment costs, lead times, and risks through efficient design.
• Developing FTN requirements with a focus on dimensioning especially in IP-MPLS network and cybersecurity.
• Supporting functional validation and troubleshooting tasks.
• Preparing and executing design reviews and managing technical gaps.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline with relevant experience.
• Knowledge and work experience in IP-MPLS solutions.
• Knowledge of RFC protocols, IP routing, QoS, and cybersecurity (802.1x, Radius, Firewall).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, traffic analysis, and general IP techniques.
• Experience with fiber deployments and troubleshooting (desirable).
• Knowledge of major telco suppliers like Cisco, Nokia, Juniper, Huawei, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and agile approach, with the ability to work autonomously.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also benefit from:

• Being part of a collaborate team, delivering a critical infrastructure project for Melbourne.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Purchased annual leave and a novated leasing scheme.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.
• A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: ***************@alstomgroup.com.

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

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