Network & Telecom Radio Engineer - Go Expansion

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is transforming public transit in Canada. As a Radio Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and deploying innovative network and telecom solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. With a focus on reducing the carbon footprint, you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure seamless communication across integrated radio and TCP/IP networks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a greener future while working with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team. If you're ready for a challenge that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and validate network and telecom solutions.
• Perform site surveys and capacity analysis for radio networks.
• Document test results and communicate with the team.

Skills

Network Design

Telecommunications

Radio Troubleshooting

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN

Documentation

Capacity Analysis

Site Surveys

Mapping Software

Radio Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Propagation Analysis Tools

Mapping Software (Google Earth, ArcGIS)

Job description

Req ID:464964

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, maintenance, and much more.

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 yourself and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities

Multi-disciplinary environment working with the design, engineering, and the 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 Lead System Engineer as needed.
• Perform verification reports for requirements, design documents, test reports, etc.
• 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 Verification & Validation plan.
• Ensure documents be 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 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.
• Radio coverage post processing software.
• 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 implement of an 801.11 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