Senior Rail Communications Engineer

Egis Group; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid/remote options

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Job summary

Egis is seeking an Engineer, Communications in our Sacramento, CA office to develop technical solutions and coordinate system interfaces for transportation projects. You will ensure communications systems are delivered into operation, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, and support compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in railway communications, a PE license or ability to obtain it, and expertise with fiber, IP/MPLS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure.
• 10+ years of experience 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.
• Support requirements management, system architecture development, and interface coordination across engineering disciplines.
• Review supplier and contractor designs for compliance with requirements and standards.
• Provide technical oversight for communications systems including fiber networks, radio, and control center technologies.
• Support regulatory, operational, and compliance activities including documentation and approvals.
• Develop and support testing, commissioning, system integration, defect resolution, and final acceptance.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and operational readiness.

Skills

PE license

Railway communications

Fiber optics

IP/MPLS networking

Radio systems

LTE/FRMCS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

Egis is seeking an Engineer, Communications in our Sacramento, CA office to develop technical solutions and coordinate system interfaces for transportation projects. You will ensure communications systems are delivered into operation, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, and support compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in railway communications, a PE license or ability to obtain it, and expertise with fiber, IP/MPLS,