Senior Rail Communications Engineer — Hybrid & Growth

IDOM USA; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job enrichment and career enhancement

Health savings accounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Remote working days

Hybrid role

Relocation support

Job summary

IDOM USA is seeking a senior electrical/telecom engineer to lead the design of the program's communications systems for the first operating segment of the California High-Speed Rail project. You will develop architectures, specifications, and interfaces across fiber, radio and IP networks, coordinating with train control and power systems.

You will guide design from Preliminary through Final, ensure compliance with codes, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to a landmark, hybrid work

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing mission-critical communications or telecom networks (transit, utility, airports or similar critical infrastructure).
• Solid grounding in transmission networks (fiber, Ethernet/IP, MPLS), radio systems, and physical/cyber security considerations for operational networks.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (IEEE, TIA/EIA, NFPA 130 as applicable to communications and life-safety interfaces).

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 packages 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

Leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

IP/MPLS networks

Fiber optic backbone

Security systems

Job description

IDOM USA is seeking a senior electrical/telecom engineer to lead the design of the program's communications systems for the first operating segment of the California High-Speed Rail project. You will develop architectures, specifications, and interfaces across fiber, radio and IP networks, coordinating with train control and power systems.

You will guide design from Preliminary through Final, ensure compliance with codes, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to a landmark, hybrid work