Project Engineer - Fibre

It starts with YES At Optus, we don't sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit. We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer - Fibre to join our Fibre Assurance Team based in Sydney . This role is accountable for the design, build, maintenance, and relocation of Optus infrastructure. The Project Engineer will plan and coordinate the construction of capital projects to expand Optus' telecommunications infrastructure for Core and Customer Access Networks. Additionally, the role involves maintaining and relocating existing infrastructure as triggered by network rearrangements or requested by external utilities. Your day in the life of a Project Engineer at Optus Collaborate with the Manager, and other Project Engineers to develop a highly reliable and efficient network. Deliver engineering orders on time while meeting the required standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. Provide technical supervision to a team of specialist people and contractors engaged in the commissioning and maintenance of Core and Access network infrastructure. Conduct day-to-day operations, maintenance, and integration of the Optus aerial and underground network. Supervise, splice, and test new fibre circuits and maintain these circuits. Collate data and submit fibre loss sheets, OTDR traces, and PMD test results to the Records Team. Your skills to pay the bills Manage projects associated with infrastructure build and maintenance/relocation. Flexibility to work in an on-call roster as required. Hands-on experience in fibre splicing, fault finding, and testing using various methods and equipment. Knowledge of OTDR and OLTS testing equipment. Achieve all project schedules, KPIs, and accountabilities while meeting operational and budgetary requirements. Liaise with utilities such as Telstra, Local Councils, Government Departments, and Ausgrid. Work closely with Sales, Design, and other Delivery people to ensure all milestones and engineering projects are completed on time and efficiently. Perform quality inspections on all works carried out by contractors and ensure company policies and procedures are followed. Flexibility to work in a on call environment as required. In-depth knowledge of optical fibre delivery methods, installation practices, and route selection. Confirmed experience in a commercial environment overseeing contractors. Knowledge and hands-on experience of fibre splicing, fault finding, and testing. Current driver's licence is critical. Perks we love at Optus Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver Lead your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue - even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University) Connect at work through our colleague-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals. Keen to see what it's really like to work at Optus? Search OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitmentoptus.com.au or call 1800 309 170 . We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours. For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 3/1/2025