Network & Telecom - Radio Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise as a Radio Engineer will help shape the future of public transit in Canada. You will play a pivotal role in designing and deploying innovative network and telecom solutions that enhance connectivity and reduce carbon footprints. Collaborate with a diverse team in a multi-disciplinary environment, tackling challenges that impact the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a greener future while working with cutting-edge technology in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in networking or telecommunications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and validate network and telecom solutions.
• Perform capacity analysis for a Radio Access Network.

Skills

Network Design

Radio Engineering

TCP/IP

Troubleshooting

Capacity Analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P. Eng certification

Tools

Google Earth

MapInfo

ArcGIS

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

Network & Telecom - Radio Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project. The GO Expansion scope includes new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems.

Objective

The Radio Engineer will participate in the Network and Telecom (N&T) design team in designing, deploying, and validating network and telecom solutions. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

This is a multi-disciplinary environment working with the design, engineering, and commissioning of integrated radio and TCP/IP networks. Solutions utilize licensed and unlicensed voice and data radios, LAN/WAN networks, and back office servers as well as other communication links between locomotives, between locomotives and wayside equipment, and/or between wayside and central office locations:

• Knowledge of network hardware including servers, routers, and other computer devices
• Use system requirements to design and deploy networks and virtual solutions
• Develop testing, verification, and validation procedures as well as execute the procedures
• Create and maintain documentation including System Functional Specifications and Interface Control Documents
• Trace system requirements to DOORS
• Work as part of the Radio team and assist the Lead System Engineer as needed
• Use propagation analysis tools to design a system that will meet coverage and throughput objectives
• Perform capacity analysis for a Radio Access Network
• Perform site surveys for potential radio tower locations
• Perform vehicle surveys to evaluate radio equipment on train cars
• Document test results, identify problems and solutions, and communicate with the team
• Perform Communications Engineering tasks in support of program objectives
• Understanding of system and subsystem-level requirements
• Develop & peer review test procedures and documentation to validate system requirements
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Radio troubleshooting, propagation design, post processing, intermodulation studies, and radio dimensioning
• Ensure Data Communication System project team members are aligned with the Verification & Validation plan
• Ensure documents are delivered as per project Documentation plan (Documentation Master List) in line with project Development For Quality Gate Reviews milestones
• Participate in radio and network design and implementation activities
• Participate in Installation and Test & Commissioning activities as well as network maintenance activities remote and in the field

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in networking or telecommunication
• 10+ years of experience
• P. Eng certification or in progress

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of radio access network hardware
• Knowledge of Link-budget analysis
• Radio propagation, analysis, and post-processing tools
• Mapping software such as Google Earth, MapInfo, ArcGIS, Global Mapper
• Analysis, system performance improvement, and troubleshooting of a radio network
• Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, and drive test equipment
• Radio technologies such as P25, cellular, WiFi, TETRA, etc.
• Design and implementation of an 802.11 network
• Writing and performing test cases on both radio equipment and radio network
• Understanding of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN
• Knowledge of network security and policies
• Understanding of system and sub-system level requirements

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note:

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced