Senior Rail & Transit Communications Architect

Global Infrastructure

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

TYLin in Philadelphia, PA seeks an experienced Senior Communication System Designer to join its Rail + Transit team. You will lead the design and delivery of complex communications and OT systems for rail/transit programs across Philadelphia, New York, and the Northeast.

You will apply deep technical expertise, drive design decisions, and collaborate with engineers, architects, PMs, clients, and other disciplines.

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.
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, or similar design platforms; BIM/Revit familiarity is an asset.
Ability to interpret and apply technical standards, specifications, codes, and client design criteria.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary designs and working with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, and clients.
Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from conceptual design to construction and commissioning.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or progression toward registration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical/non-technical audiences.
Experience providing technical direction and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform the design and technical delivery of communications and OT systems for complex rail and transit projects.
Develop communications systems designs from concept through final design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
Prepare detailed contract drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, design narratives, and other technical documentation for construction.
Design and coordinate a range of transit communications systems across disciplines.
Review designs and technical work for quality, completeness, constructability, and compliance.
Develop system architecture, network diagrams, equipment layouts, interconnection diagrams, and documentation.
Coordinate designs with civil, structural, architectural, electrical, systems, signaling, track, and traction power teams.