About this role
RWDI Australia is seeking an energetic and technically capable Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join our Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team in Sydney. This hands-on role focuses on supporting the preparation, deployment, operation, and ongoing development of RWDI’s real-time noise and vibration monitoring systems. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, equipment, and monitoring teams to ensure field devices and online monitoring systems operate reliably and effectively. The position combines fieldwork, electronics, hardware and software troubleshooting, equipment configuration, and technical collaboration. The successful candidate will support monitoring programs ranging from short site visits to multi-year projects in a variety of environments. This opportunity would suit an engineer who enjoys building, configuring, maintaining, and improving technical systems, and who can manage several priorities while working both independently and collaboratively. Prepare and maintain the fleet of real-time noise and vibration monitors for field deployment. Support field measurement programs ranging from same-day site visits to multi-year monitoring programs in a variety of settings. Collaborate with global equipment and monitoring teams to optimise system performance. Work closely with the Noise, Vibration and Air Quality engineering teams to support the development and maintenance of monitoring systems. Configure, troubleshoot, and calibrate monitoring equipment, including monitors, sensors, and modems. Take ownership of the existing online monitoring platform, ensuring that the platform operates effectively and integrates with field devices. Support the configuration and troubleshooting of field communications and monitoring devices. Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and project planning. Manage competing priorities across several concurrent projects while maintaining quality and reliability.