Systems Engineer – Level 1

The Level 1 Systems Engineer reports to the Engineering Services Team Leader. The primary functions of the Level 1 Systems Engineer include:

1. Contributing to the proficient operation of Client Business and the Operations Group by assisting, liaising and reporting to Engineering Services Team Leader :
   1. Support the Operations Management group Business Plan with emphasis on the Systems Engineering objectives and responsibilities;
   2. Adhere to company-wide policy and professional standards;
   3. Utilise company-wide and Engineering Services internal systems for services delivery;
   4. Escalate issues affecting the company, the group and team (e.g. resourcing, HR, customer, etc.) where appropriate;
   5. Alert the Business Development Group to opportunities for new business.

1. Achieving the Engineering Services Team business goals:
   1. With guidance from senior systems engineers assist in the provision of all services offered by the Engineering Services team;
   2. Improve both STREAMS product knowledge and use of delivery tools via mentoring from higher level professionals in the business;
   3. Under supervision from senior systems engineers assist with the maintenance of standards, processes and procedures for establishing systems requirements and systems designs;
   4. Under supervision from senior systems engineers assist with the maintenance of standards, processes and procedures for project and professional engineering service delivery;
   5. Contribute to Engineering Services team human resource management:
      • Respectfully and co-operatively work with fellow staff members;
      • Participate in the team member performance and pay reviews;
      • Acquire new knowledge and skills through training attendance;
      • Actively participate in continued professional development.

1. Performing duties which support the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Services Team:

1. Assist with the delivery of projects:
   • Assist with project team roles as directed by the Project Manager;
   • Comply with systems engineering standards, processes, procedures and guidelines for services delivery.
2. Assist with the development of tender/bid responses:
   • Assist with bid team roles (including scoping, work/cost estimates and identification of technical risks) as directed by the Bid Manager.
3. Assist with the management of Client and third-party products:
   • Development and maintenance of Client\’s ITS products under direction of the Engineering Change Control Board;
   • Evaluation, integration and compatibility testing of third-party ITS products.
4. As an Engineering Services team member:
   • Be accountable to the Engineering Services Team Leader;
   • Perform tasks assigned by senior Engineering Services team members;
   • Be prepared to work at customer sites (locally, inter-state or internationally) from time-to-time;
   • Attend company, group and team meetings;
   • Correctly enter timesheet hours worked against appropriate project tasks.

Selection Criteria

Personal Attributes / Knowledge

1. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
2. Good interpersonal skills.
3. Willingness to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment.
4. Motivated, pro-active and self-managing.
5. Excellent problem solving skills.
6. Ability to learn quickly.

Qualifications / Experience

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Information Technology (or equivalent, proven experience);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience with Microsoft Office, with particular emphasis on Word and Excel.

Highly Desirable:

• Understanding and experience with electrical and electronics principles;
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint 2010.

Performance Assessment:

• Self-Assessment with Team Leader and Group Manager review (to be documented).