Deployment Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Deployment Engineer IBC
The opportunity
Downer is seeking an experienced Deployment Engineer IBC to join our Technology and Communications Services team.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will support the deployment of IBC sites and DAS infrastructure for the addition of 4G and 5G technologies across new and existing sites. You will play an important role in ensuring deployments meet customer requirements, relevant MOPs and technical standards.
You will coordinate field activities throughout the For Construction and As Built phases, working closely with project managers, designers, engineers, field crews and other stakeholders to ensure sites are delivered correctly, safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the deployment of IBC and DAS solutions across new and existing sites
- Coordinating site inspections, scoping activities, design visits, site inductions and quality activities
- Supporting field teams with troubleshooting, commissioning, integration and network performance issues
- Managing materials requirements for IBC deployments
- Monitoring deployment progress and proactively resolving technical or delivery issues
- Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed schedules, quality requirements and budgets
- Maintaining accurate project records and reporting
- Working with project and quality teams to promote Right First Time delivery
- Maintaining safe working practices and supporting Downers Zero Harm culture
What we’re looking for
You will bring strong technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications infrastructure combined with practical experience delivering IBC DAS deployments.
To be successful, you will ideally have:
A tertiary qualification in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
A minimum of three years experience in Australia delivering IBC DAS deployments across environments such as commercial buildings, shopping centres, stadiums, airports, tunnels, rail or mining
Knowledge of relevant operator MOPs and SOPs
Experience with materials call offs for Pathfinder racks and Ericsson equipment at IBC sites
Experience analysing site performance KPIs and identifying issues relating to hardware, VSWR, PIM, MIMO and feeder configuration
Knowledge of fibre backhaul connections and associated equipment
Experience with SP22 and SP33 power systems
Knowledge of active DAS equipment including ION M, ERA and Crossfire
Experience with 4G and 5G integrations within Ericsson networks
Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving capabilities
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to different audiences
Experience with LTE and 5G NR, DAS antenna design, MIMO, SAED processes, private LTE networks or programming and scripting technologies such as Python, Perl, VBA or SQL will also be highly regarded.
What we offer
At Downer, our people are our greatest strength. You will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced telecommunications team delivering complex wireless infrastructure while developing your technical capability across evolving 4G and 5G technologies.
You will join an environment focused on safety, quality, collaboration, continuous improvement and strong outcomes for our customers.
About Energy & Utilities
Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight, we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
We celebrate diversity at Downer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application online, including your current resume.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who can bring different perspectives to our team.
Please note that Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will not be accepted or considered an introduction to a candidate.