Telecommunications Engineer II — Rail Systems Design

Metra; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra's Telecommunications Design team is seeking an Engineer II to design, implement, and support communications systems across the rail network. You will manage in-house projects, collaborate with carriers, and provide technical guidance on analog/digital circuits, antennas, and timing systems.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years in railroad telecommunications, with strong Windows/MS Office skills and travel within the 6-county region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering Technology (or equivalent combination).
• Five years of railroad telecommunications experience.
• Coursework or experience in analog and digital circuits, reliability and antennas.
• Experience with On-train, two-way radios, private branch exchange networks, fiber optic/Microwave systems, and related communications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations, design requirements, and specifications for communications equipment.
• Manage in-house engineering projects and coordinate with external vendors.
• Research new technologies, estimate costs, and forecast future communications needs.
• Ensure safety objectives and regulatory compliance for communications projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Telecommunications

Windows

MS Office

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Microsoft

HP/HPE/Aruba

Brocade

Junglemux

Pivot3

Systemax

Motorola

Mitel

QSC

Job description

Metra's Telecommunications Design team is seeking an Engineer II to design, implement, and support communications systems across the rail network. You will manage in-house projects, collaborate with carriers, and provide technical guidance on analog/digital circuits, antennas, and timing systems.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years in railroad telecommunications, with strong Windows/MS Office skills and travel within the 6-county region.