Associate Engineer – Networks (Transmission / Telecom)
- Location: Serangoon North, Singapore
- Employment Type: 1-Year Contract
- Salary: Up to SGD 3,500/month
About the role
We are looking for an Associate Engineer – Networks to support the operation, maintenance and implementation of critical transmission network infrastructure. This is a hands-on opportunity for candidates with experience in network operations, telecommunications, WAN/LAN or transmission technologies who want to deepen their technical exposure within a large-scale network environment.
Key responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on transmission networks and equipment, including SDH, DWDM, ASON, CE and related technologies.
- Support on-site network and equipment installation, testing and commissioning at data gateways and cable stations.
- Conduct pre-service testing and implementation of transmission links for international voice and data services.
- Install, implement and maintain network interconnection and grooming trunks between gateway nodes, cable stations and domestic networks.
- Troubleshoot and rectify faults affecting terrestrial networks, transmission systems and associated equipment.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting using network management and monitoring tools to identify and isolate network issues.
- Work closely with internal engineering and resolver teams to restore affected services within the shortest possible timeframe.
- Coordinate with vendors and relevant technical parties on fault investigation, escalation and resolution.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for network upgrades, new platforms and new product implementations before deployment.
- Perform installation, acceptance testing and commissioning of new network equipment and network management systems.
Requirements
- Diploma or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT or a related discipline.
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in Network Operations, Technical Operations, Telecommunications, Service Delivery or a related environment.
- Hands-on knowledge or experience with WAN and LAN environments.
- Good working knowledge of transmission technologies such as SDH / SONET, EoSDH, DWDM or OTN.
- Experience in network troubleshooting, fault isolation, maintenance, installation or commissioning would be highly advantageous.
- Understanding of Change, Incident and Problem Management processes.
- ITIL Foundation knowledge or certification would be advantageous.
- Able to support network/system fault restoration outside normal working hours when required.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
- Customer-focused with an interest in improving network reliability and service quality.
Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to large-scale telecommunications and transmission network infrastructure, covering network maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning and service restoration.
It is particularly suitable for an early-career Network Engineer, NOC Engineer, Transmission Engineer or Telecommunications Engineer looking to strengthen their experience in technologies such as DWDM, SDH/SONET and OTN.
Apply now if you're ready to build deeper technical expertise in network and transmission engineering.