Station Information Systems (SISS) Design Engineer - Collaborate with premier UK transport netw[...]

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join their Rail Systems Engineering team. This role involves collaborating with premier UK transport networks, focusing on system design and technical engineering within SISS. You will lead projects, ensuring timely completion and quality control while mentoring less experienced colleagues. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and restaurants

Qualifications

• Strong experience in system design and technical engineering within SISS.
• Previous technical SISS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Solve complex problems and innovate solutions.
• Lead projects or project steps when required.

Skills

SISS experience

Engineering skills

Design skills

Survey skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant licenses/certifications

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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Station Information Systems (SISS) Design Engineer - Collaborate with premier UK transport networks (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Telford

Client: Telent

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our expanding Rail Systems Engineering team. You’ll be working in a part of Telent that is dedicated to maintaining the UK wide rail network. Our customers include Transport for London, Network Rail, and a host of Train Operating Companies.

Reporting to the Lead Safety and Security Engineer, the system engineer will be responsible for delivering project upgrade works mainly across Network Rail, TFL, TFGM, etc. infrastructure. Acting as the systems engineer for customer projects, you will undertake all technical aspects of projects, including survey, design, and technical aspects of SISS within a Rail environment.

Typical Deliverables

• Strong experience in system design, survey, and technical engineering within SISS.
• May be required to lead on creating ideas for new products or services and drawing up plans for new designs.
• Taking ideas from initial design through to production and installation.
• Drawing up detailed technical plans for ideas and concepts.
• Using mathematical and scientific skills to create real-world solutions.
• Selecting appropriate materials for new products or constructions.
• Calculating accurate cost analysis forecasts for projects.
• Completing technical and regulatory documents.
• Ensuring quality-control tests on new products/systems and overseeing their construction, development, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of own engineering discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Arrange testing of products, systems, software, or infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop personal engineering skills.
• Solve complex problems and innovate solutions.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.
• Lead projects or project steps when required.
• Mentor colleagues with less experience.
• Comply with QEHS requirements.

Skill Requirements

• Previous technical SISS experience, engineering, design, and survey skills.
• Relevant licenses/certifications for the discipline.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other CAD software.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively and customer-focused.
• Passion for problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, with a focus on development and impact. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to be themselves and thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays and the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme.