• Flexible & dynamic working environment/
• Work as part of a high performing, diverse, inclusive and supportive team
• Based in Sydney – Ultimo (WFH/ Hybrid)

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Come Join LUMEA

LUMEA is creating a smarter energy future for Australia. As the commercial arm of Transgrid, LUMEA has built a reputation as experts in developing energy connections, management and storage assets, as well as managing technically and commercially innovative projects. We also provide cutting-edge telecommunications services, manage one of Australia’s most extensive fibre networks and a high number of wireless colocation sites. Join our team of talented and diverse individuals, and work on exciting projects that are transforming the Australian energy landscape.

LUMEA is a Transgrid brand. Transgrid's network is the backbone of the National Energy Market, enabling energy trading between Australia’s three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market to deliver safe, reliable and low cost power for more than three million homes and businesses.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pre Sales Engineer to join Transgrid – LUMEA. As thePre Sales Engineer you will be responsible for providing advice and technical support to the Business Development Manager and customers as well as undertaking the detailed solution design on allocated projects. You will also be hold design responsibilities mainly in the areas of Optical DWDM system, Microwave Radio, Carrier Ethernet/MPLS, Internet and SD-WAN network.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Pre Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for;

• Providing technical advice in compliance with appropriate standards for the solution design and implementation
• Supporting the management of the Connect Master design and asset/service management software for the provisioning of Transgrid Telecommunications Network/Service including Wavelength, Carrier Ethernet, Internet/IP transit, SD-WAN and Cloud services
• Liaise with other teams, external contractors, equipment vendors and 3rd party Service Providers to plan project work, to provide specific design inputs and documentation, to support in procurement of equipment.
• Design of Telecommunications Networks and Solutions for our Sales and Business Development Teams.
• Assist in providing engineering support during commissioning of Telecommunications systems.
• Sound knowledge of Telecommunications systems (MPLS Ethernet, IP network, Microwave Radio, DWDM systems and SD-WAN).
• Document Administration, including; preparing specification documents, drawings, rack layout and pricing schedules, administering contracts and orders, assisting in evaluation of tenders and report preparations
• Developing comprehensive reports in compliance with appropriate standards
• Produce the drawings related to Telecommunication projects and Communication services and manage documents in centralised and controlled document management systems.

Skills & Experience

What we expect from you:

• Tertiary qualification at degree level or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office software
• Well-developed interpersonal, business reporting skills and problem solving skills with ability to work independently under minimum supervision
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Government policy guidelines, which govern safety, engineering design, environmental assessment for the implementation of engineering projects.
• Current driver’s licence and the ability to work away from assigned location
• Telecommunications specific requirements
• Demonstrated ability with the detailed design and commissioning of DWDM/microwave systems and “for construction”
• Demonstrated experience in field investigations to analyse system/service faults to enable the development and recommendation of preferred solution
• Sound knowledge of Microwave (e.g. NEC), DWDM (e.g. Cinea & Nokia), MPLS (e.g. Nokia) and SD-WAN technologies, knowledge of mobile LTE/5G to support Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) or O-RAN in support future development would be beneficial but not essential
• Some experience in Telecommunication Management System (OSS/BSS NMS and Telecom Provisioning/inventory software like Connect Master) in order to support the continuous improvement and automation of the presales, service provisioning and service assurance processes

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

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This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Applications close on Tuesday, 23 August

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

TransGrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.