Project Engineer - UK

Zenitel Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a skilled engineer to support the design and project management of communication systems. Responsibilities include configuring IP networks, commissioning Public Address and Voice Alarm systems, and providing maintenance. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering or computer science and a strong understanding of networking principles. Opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Address & Voice Alarm commissioning.
• Good understanding of multicast networking.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Support project from inception to maintenance.
• Configure IP networks and PAVA systems.
• Produce project-specific design and test documentation.
• Support onsite commissioning and maintenance activities.

Skills

Public Address & Voice Alarm Commissioning

Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking

On-site Commissioning

Linux system administration

XMPP inter process communication

XML configurations

SIP and Asterisk

Developing test systems

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

The project department is responsible for all planning, design and configuration, as well as testing and handover to the customer. After delivery, the project department often participates in commissioning on site and performs service as agreed. Our skilled engineers also work closely with the sales department to ensure high quality and optimal technical solutions already in the quotation phase.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with design, engineering, and project management of system deliveries to our customers. If you have experience from a similar position, it is a plus, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Technically support a project from inception though the whole life cycle of design and implementation, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, bringing into use and maintenance
• Configuration of IP Networks, predominantly closed Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems to interface with Control Systems.
• Commissioning / Maintenance of communications systems on transportation infrastructure (PAVA, CCTV, Help Points, Public Information Systems, BMS, SCADA)
• Support post project delivery maintenance activities via 3rd line support including detailed testing to determine root cause
• Produce project-specific design and test documentation for communications systems and carry out testing as specified in documentation.
• Support customers on site with commissioning expertise and maintenance actvities
• Produce project-specific user’s reference documentation, maintenance manuals and deployment guides.
• Understand the company processes, and work within them.
• Design and support customer upgrade and migration plans.
• Troubleshoot and maintain knowledgebase for PAVA and Control System products.
• Support service desk activities as required for in service systems.

Opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally, to support local teams in the implementation and in-service support of customer projects.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Public Address & Voice Alarm Commissioning
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking knowledge with a good understanding of Multicast.
• On-site Commissioning and fault finding of communication systems on large infrastructure eg transportation, ultilities,
• Ubuntu or Debian based Linux system administration - main technologies been used are:
• System services
• XMPP inter process communication
• XML configurations
• SIP and Asterisk
• Developing and building test systems appropriate to the scale of the project

Education / Experience:

• Degree level qualification in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, or similar; Vocational and work-based learning also welcomed
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously and balancing priorities