Lead Communications Engineer, PE - High-Speed Rail (Hybrid)

IDOM USA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

IDOM USA is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer with a California PE license to lead the design of high‑speed rail communications systems, including fiber, IP/MPLS, telephony and radio networks. You will coordinate with train control and power systems, prepare detailed designs and review vendor submittals for construction and commissioning.

The role offers hybrid work with travel to project sites, relocation support possible, and a path toward senior technical leadership on a landmark U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related field.
• Active PE license (California).
• 8+ years of experience designing mission-critical communications or telecom networks.
• Solid grounding in transmission networks (fiber, Ethernet/IP, MPLS), radio systems, and physical/cyber security considerations for operational networks.
• Working knowledge of IEEE, TIA/EIA, NFPA 130 codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of the program's communications systems: fiber optic backbone and transmission network (IP/MPLS), operational telephony, radio systems, CCTV and security, public address and passenger information, and network management.
• Develop network architectures, equipment specifications, interface requirements and detailed design from preliminary through final design.
• Coordinate interfaces with train control, traction power SCADA, operations control center systems, and third-party carriers.
• Seal design deliverables within your area of competence as a licensed PE and support submittal cycles with the design-build team and the Authority.
• Review vendor and contractor submittals and support the design through construction, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers across the telephony, wireless and network sub-teams as the group grows.

Skills

Transmission networks

Radio systems

Security considerations

IEEE, TIA/EIA, NFPA 130 codes

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related field

Active PE license (California)

Tools

None

Job description

IDOM USA is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer with a California PE license to lead the design of high‑speed rail communications systems, including fiber, IP/MPLS, telephony and radio networks. You will coordinate with train control and power systems, prepare detailed designs and review vendor submittals for construction and commissioning.

The role offers hybrid work with travel to project sites, relocation support possible, and a path toward senior technical leadership on a landmark U.S.