Senior Rail Communications Systems Engineer

Egis in the U.S.

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 240,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and flexible holidays

Hybrid and remote work options

Job summary

Egis in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Engineer, Communications to lead the development and delivery of advanced communications systems for complex transportation projects. You will coordinate interfaces across design, construction, testing, and commissioning, ensuring operational readiness with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes experience in railway or transportation communications, fiber and radio systems, LTE/FRMCS, and strong systems integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Telecommunications, or Systems Engineering.
PE license or ability to obtain licensure.
10+ years 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 phases.
Support requirements management, system architecture development, and interface coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.
Review supplier and contractor designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, operational needs, and standards.
Provide technical oversight for communications systems, including fiber networks, radio systems, telecommunications infrastructure, operational communications, and control center technologies.
Support regulatory, operational, and compliance activities, including preparation and review of technical documentation and approval packages.
Develop and support testing, commissioning, system integration, defect resolution, and final acceptance activities.
Coordinate with project stakeholders, operators, consultants, service providers, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.