Senior Network Engineer

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0124844

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Network Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

Key responsibilities:

You will work on the design, implementation, testing, and integration of communications projects incorporating radio sites, IP nodes, voice and data communication systems, fibre optic and copper-based transmission systems, power supply systems, and associated ancillary systems.

As part of the Engineering Design and Delivery Team, you will work directly within the Communications Engineering Team and will be primarily responsible for design, testing, configuration, and integration activities related to IP-based network systems.

In this role, you will undertake duties including, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop high-level and detailed design documentation for a range of communications projects

• Perform hands-on engineering activities, including configuration, testing, and integration of routing and switching equipment

• Participate in factory testing, site testing, commissioning, and integration activities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network and system integration issues

• Support delivery of reliable, secure, and high-performing communications networks across project environments

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer, preferably within large-scale infrastructure or rail projects

• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline, suitable for full membership with Engineers Australia

• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies

• Strong understanding of key networking technologies, including:

  • IP/MPLS

  • BGP

  • OSPF

• Demonstrated experience in network design, configuration, testing, and integration

• Strong project delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Demonstrated experience in engineering documentation and technical report writing

• Experience working in the rail sector or on brownfield / operational infrastructure projects will be highly regarded

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.

• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.

• Salary Continuance Insurance
  
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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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