Senior Rail Communications Systems Lead

TYLin

Hamden (CT)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Education benefits
Paid time off
Retirement plan with employer match
Employee assistance program

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Senior Communication System Designer to join the Rail + Transit team in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead the design and delivery of complex communications and OT systems across major rail projects in the Northeast.

With 10+ years of experience, you will own design packages, coordinate with engineers and clients, and guide junior staff while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in communications systems, electrical systems, rail/transit systems, telecommunications, or related field.
  • 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, network architecture.
  • Experience developing detailed engineering/design documentation, including contract drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, network diagrams, and system architecture documentation.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design platforms; BIM/Revit familiarity is a plus.
  • Ability to interpret and apply technical standards, codes, and client design criteria.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary designs and working with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, and clients.
  • Understanding of the full project lifecycle from conceptual design to commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform the design and technical delivery of communications and OT systems for rail and transit projects.
  • Develop communications system designs from concept through final design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
  • Prepare detailed contract drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and design narratives for construction.
  • Design and coordinate transit communications systems (fiber, radio, CCTV, PIS, CAD/AVL, SCADA, PACS, video/audio).
  • Develop system architecture, network diagrams, equipment layouts, and interconnection diagrams.
  • Apply networking principles to transit environments and ensure security.
  • Coordinate designs with civil, structural, electrical, and other disciplines.
  • Review designs for quality, constructability, and compliance.
  • Develop construction cost estimates for systems, equipment, and installation.
  • Support client meetings, design reviews, site investigations, and construction activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff; contribute to standards.

Skills

Communications design
Rail/transit systems
Networking & protocols
AutoCAD / MicroStation
Team collaboration
Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
BIM/Revit
CAD/AVL systems

Job description

TYLin is seeking a Senior Communication System Designer to join the Rail + Transit team in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead the design and delivery of complex communications and OT systems across major rail projects in the Northeast.

With 10+ years of experience, you will own design packages, coordinate with engineers and clients, and guide junior staff while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

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