Senior Rail Communications Engineer & Project Lead

Network Rail Consulting; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-related pay incentive

Healthcare premiums paid by us

Generous vacation leave entitlement

401K with employer matching

Employee Discount Program via LifeMart

Job summary

Network Rail Consulting is seeking a seasoned Communications Engineer in Sacramento, CA to join an integrated project team. You will lead technical work on system performance specification, costing, compliance, construction, maintenance and operation of railway communications systems and equipment.

Qualifications include a degree and Incorporated Engineer progress toward Chartered status, with strong experience in railway fiber and radio systems, and a proven ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a relevant degree/equivalent experience.
• Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered status.
• Strong background in communications systems, including railway fiber and radio systems.
• Strong railway system background with knowledge and understanding of the interfaces between different elements that make up a high-speed railway.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrated project team to deliver a high-speed rail system which meets the business requirements established by our client.
• Interpret business requirements and developing performance requirements for the rail systems specification in compliance with statute, system design, national and international standards, and best industry practice.
• Provide advice and guidance on development within the rail systems industry so that systems specification remains at the forefront of industry in terms of safety, technology, and performance.
• Offer specialist technical guidance and support to the system integration and interfaces between rail systems and other works.
• Provide technical support to others within the project team to ensure that specialist advice is available as and when required.
• Establish technical content for communication system requirements and standards for the project.
• Update Design Criteria relating to communications systems for incorporation into future contracts.
• Review, as directed, the overall safety, performance and compatibility of project designs and providing structured feedback and comment where necessary.
• Participate in, or leading, audits against requirements, process, contract, or law as required.
• Contribute to the development of project requests for proposal (RFPs) and to the evaluation of proposals from contractors/subcontractors.
• Monitor contractual commitments to check that work is being performed in accordance with specifications, drawings, and terms of contract.

Skills

Communications systems

Railway fiber

Railway radio systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree

Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Network Rail Consulting is seeking a seasoned Communications Engineer in Sacramento, CA to join an integrated project team. You will lead technical work on system performance specification, costing, compliance, construction, maintenance and operation of railway communications systems and equipment.

Qualifications include a degree and Incorporated Engineer progress toward Chartered status, with strong experience in railway fiber and radio systems, and a proven ability to collaborate with