Network Engineer – Fibre Installation (Contract)

About the role

As an Associate Engineer you will be responsible for installing fibre cable and pipe for new commercial, industrial and residential developments as well as backbone fibre networks, following established procedures and engineering instructions.

Key responsibilities

• Install fibre cable and pipe for new development projects and backbone networks.
• Execute access fibre works in line with operation procedures and engineering instructions.
• Meet Customer Ready Dates for all access fibre schemes.
• Manage vendor payments after job completion.
• Perform maintenance and respond to emergency cable breakdowns and outages, including after‑hours support.
• Attend site meetings with public bodies and private developers regarding fibre provision.
• Provide on‑site support for network operations, troubleshooting and rectifying fibre circuits.
• Follow safety procedures under the Work Health and Safety Act and use appropriate safety equipment.

Required profile

• Diploma or equivalent in Engineering, preferably Telecommunications.
• At least 2 years of experience in fibre cable installation or related field.
• Class 3 driving licence (advantageous).
• Proficient with PC applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills and a team‑player attitude.

Required skills

• Fibre splicing using splicing machines.
• Fibre testing with appropriate testing equipment.
• Microsoft Word.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.