Senior Rail Communications Systems Architect

Global Infrastructure Partners; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin, a global infrastructure consulting firm, seeks a Senior Communication System Designer in Philadelphia, PA, to lead design and delivery of rail and transit communications and OT systems. With 10+ years of experience, you will own design packages and collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, and others across major Northeast projects.

You will develop designs from concept to commissioning, prepare contract drawings and narratives, and ensure compliance with standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in communications systems, electrical systems, rail/transit systems, telecommunications, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering communications systems for rail, transit, transportation, aviation, or other complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of communications networks, including fiber optic infrastructure, Ethernet, routers, switches, wireless communications, network architecture, and related technologies.
• Experience developing detailed engineering/design documentation, including contract drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, network diagrams, and system architecture documentation.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the design and delivery of communications and OT systems for rail and transit projects.
• Develop systems designs from concept through final design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Prepare contract drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, design narratives, and other documentation for construction.
• Design and coordinate transit communications systems (fiber, radio, CCTV, PIS, CAD/AVL, SCADA, PACS).
• Evaluate technical requirements, scopes of work, specifications, design criteria, and applicable standards.
• Develop system architecture, network diagrams, equipment layouts, interconnection diagrams, and design documentation.
• Apply networking knowledge to transit environments and security principles.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, architectural, and project teams for integration.
• Review designs for quality, completeness, and constructability.
• Develop and review construction cost estimates for communications systems.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, site investigations, and construction support activities.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and contribute to team standards and design practices.
• Support field investigations, RFIs, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Rail comms

System design

OT systems

Networking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

TYLin, a global infrastructure consulting firm, seeks a Senior Communication System Designer in Philadelphia, PA, to lead design and delivery of rail and transit communications and OT systems. With 10+ years of experience, you will own design packages and collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, and others across major Northeast projects.

You will develop designs from concept to commissioning, prepare contract drawings and narratives, and ensure compliance with standards while