Engineer, Communications

Egis in the U.S.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and flexible holidays

Hybrid and remote work options

Job summary

Egis in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Engineer, Communications to lead the development and delivery of advanced communications systems for complex transportation projects. You will coordinate interfaces across design, construction, testing, and commissioning, ensuring operational readiness with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes experience in railway or transportation communications, fiber and radio systems, LTE/FRMCS, and strong systems integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Telecommunications, or Systems Engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure.
• 10+ years in railway communications or transportation systems engineering.
• Proven experience delivering communications systems through design, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational acceptance.
• Experience with fiber optic networks, IP/MPLS networking, radio systems, LTE, FRMCS, or other mission-critical communications technologies.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, operational communications, cybersecurity interfaces, and transportation infrastructure applications.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors on complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve communications engineering deliverables across design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Support requirements management, system architecture development, and interface coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Review supplier and contractor designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, operational needs, and standards.
• Provide technical oversight for communications systems, including fiber networks, radio systems, telecommunications infrastructure, operational communications, and control center technologies.
• Support regulatory, operational, and compliance activities, including preparation and review of technical documentation and approval packages.
• Develop and support testing, commissioning, system integration, defect resolution, and final acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, operators, consultants, service providers, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.

Skills

Railway communications experience

Fiber optic networks

IP/MPLS networking

Radio systems

Operational telecommunications

Systems integration

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications/Systems Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Engineer, Communications in our Sacramento, CA office.

This role will be responsible for developing technical solutions, coordinating system interfaces, supporting compliance activities, and ensuring communications systems are successfully delivered into operation.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with complex transportation infrastructure projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, operators, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop, review, and approve communications engineering deliverables throughout design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Support requirements management, system architecture development, and interface coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Review supplier and contractor designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, operational needs, and applicable standards.
• Provide technical oversight for communications systems, including fiber networks, radio systems, telecommunications infrastructure, operational communications, and control center technologies.
• Support regulatory, operational, and compliance activities, including preparation and review of technical documentation and approval packages.
• Develop and support testing, commissioning, system integration, defect resolution, and final acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, operators, consultants, service providers, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.

Qualifications

The Expertise You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• 10+ years of experience in railway communications, operational telecommunications, or transportation systems engineering.
• Proven experience delivering communications systems through design, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational acceptance.
• Experience with fiber optic networks, IP/MPLS networking, radio systems, operational telecommunications, LTE, FRMCS, or other mission‑critical communications technologies.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, operational communications, cybersecurity interfaces, and transportation infrastructure applications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical deliverables, support compliance and operational approvals, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors on complex infrastructure projects.

Additional Information

At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry‑leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well‑being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

Compensation & Pay Transparency

At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.

Anticipated Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $240,000 annually.

We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.