Test and Commissioning Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Las Vegas, Nevada, is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer to oversee installation supervision and perform commissioning of railway signaling subsystems such as IXL, ATC, and DCS. The role focuses on delivering systems to customer handover in full compliance with project requirements.

You will coordinate with engineering, installation, and operations teams, manage NCRs, develop commissioning plans and test reports, and travel as needed to brownfield projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering.
• Minimum four years of experience in railway signaling or communications testing & commissioning.
• Experience with CBTC, ERTMS or similar rail systems.
• Site execution, system integration testing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation supervision and commissioning activities for railway signaling subsystems (e.g., IXL, ATC, DCS).
• Coordinate field testing and commissioning activities and ensure proper integration of signaling and train-control systems.
• Prepare commissioning plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Capture NCRs/defects with full traceability and support their resolution.
• Collaborate with Design, Installation and Operations teams and support handover to Operations & Maintenance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Learning new tools

Problem-solving mindset

Valid driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering

Job description

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Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 85,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Join us as full-time Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Engineer, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Purpose

The Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Engineer is responsible for overseeing installation supervision and executing commissioning activities for railway signaling subsystems (e.g., Interlocking [IXL], Automatic Train Control [ATC], Data Communication Systems [DCS], etc.). The role ensures systems are delivered successfully and handed over to the customer or warranty phase in full compliance with project requirements.

Governance & Process Leadership

• Deploy and ensure strict adherence to Alstom Installation and T&C processes and standards across all site activities.
• Manage internal (Engineering, Installation) and external (Customer, Partners, Third Parties) technical interfaces to ensure smooth execution of T&C activities.
• Promote a culture of process discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Capture, formalize, and share Return on Experience (REX), contributing to process, tool, and reference library improvements.
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and process gaps, and propose corrective and improvement actions.

• Perform and coordinate field testing and commissioning activities for CBTC systems.
• Validate proper integration and functionality of signaling, train control, and station systems.
• Apply a structured and systematic testing methodology, aligned with project milestones.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues through troubleshooting, log analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Record and manage Non-Conformities (NCRs) and defects with full traceability until closure.
• Ensure proper reporting and evidence collection to support validation and certification activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare, review, and maintain commissioning plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Ensure all T&C activities are performed in compliance with:
  • Contractual requirements
  • Technical specifications
  • Alstom standards and processes.
• Verify system compliance with functional, performance, and safety requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date method statements and procedures for installation and commissioning scope.
• Support definition and execution of cut-over strategies (especially for brownfield projects).

Coordination & Handover

• Collaborate with Design, Installation, and Operations teams to ensure site readiness for commissioning activities.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to support smooth execution.
• Prepare and maintain 4-week lookahead plans, aligned with project schedule and priorities.
• Participate in site coordination and access planning meetings, ensuring activity alignment with site constraints.
• Facilitate training and handover to Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Provide regular progress updates, KPI tracking, and reporting, identifying and resolving technical or operational blockers.

Safety, Quality & Project Performance (QCD)

• Ensure strict compliance with EHS requirements, leading hazard identification and mitigation for site activities.
• Contribute to achieving project Quality, Cost, Delivery objectives through efficient execution and proactive risk management.
• Ensure implementation of a zero-incident and zero-defect approach in all T&C activities.
• Support Safety and Quality teams with accurate test reports and deviation analysis.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in railway signaling or communication systems testing & commissioning

Experience in CBTC, ERTMS, or similar rail systems

Experience in site execution, system integration testing, and troubleshooting

• Deep understanding of rail operations and safety protocols.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Adaptability to high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.Customer-focused and results-driven.
• Technologically adept and open to learning new tools.
• Valid driving license

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.

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