Telecom Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design and delivery of railway telecom systems. You will collaborate with signaling, SCADA, power, trackwork, rolling stock, and other disciplines to ensure integrated solutions.

You will prepare and review architecture, interfaces, and documentation to meet project requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating interfaces with supporting systems, FAT/SAT procedures, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Degree and understanding of railway telecom systems design and delivery.
• Experience with international railway standards and telecom integration.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project coordination in railway infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in preparing system architecture, network topology, and technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems.
• Prepare system architecture, network topology, and technical solutions.
• Design telecom sub-systems (CTN, CCTV, PAS, PIDS, ACS, Radio, TEL, MCS, ETEL).
• Prepare and review design reports, ICDs, SLDs, cable routing, BOMs, PBS/WBS.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

System architecture

Network topology

Cross-functional teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Telecommunications/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your telecommunications engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.
You'll lead the design and delivery of advanced railway telecommunications systems, driving impactful solutions that enhance connectivity and efficiency in transportation. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Signaling Systems, SCADA Systems, Power Supply Systems, Trackwork, Rolling Stock, Building Management Systems, Civil Engineering, and Cybersecurity), prepare and review technical documentation, and ensure seamless integration of telecom interfaces—and much more"

• Leading the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems.,
• Preparing system architecture, network topology, and technical solutions.,
• Designing Telecom sub-systems, including Fiber Optic Backbone (CTN), CCTV, Public Address System (PAS), Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Radio Communications (TETRA/GSM-R/LTE/NR), Telephony (TEL), Master Clock (MCS), and Intercom (ETEL).,
• Preparing and reviewing design reports, Interface Control Documents (ICD), System Architecture Drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Cable Routing Plans, Equipment Layout Drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Material Submittals, and PBS/WBS.,
• Coordinating telecom interfaces with systems such as signaling, SCADA, power supply, trackwork, rolling stock, building management systems (BMS), civil works, cybersecurity, quality & risk management, and RAMS.,
• Reviewing partner submittals, RFIs, and drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.,
• Preparing and/or reviewing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures.,
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.,
• Ensuring adherence to international railway standards and telecom systems integration best practices.,
• Managing stakeholders and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. ,
• Experience or understanding of railway telecommunications systems design and delivery. ,
• Knowledge of international railway standards and telecom systems integration. ,
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project coordination in railway infrastructure. ,
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. ,
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. ,
• Proficiency in preparing system architecture, network topology, and technical solutions. ,
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse, cross-functional teams. ,
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic project environments. ,

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,
• Work with cutting-edge telecommunications systems that shape the future of railway infrastructure ,
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to transformative, multidisciplinary projects in the railway industry ,
• Utilise our innovative and inclusive working environment" ,
• Contribute to innovative projects,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

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.

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