Test and Commissioning Engineer

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a full-time onsite Test and Commissioning Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in rail signaling systems, ensuring the seamless execution of testing and commissioning activities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will tackle technical challenges and drive continuous improvement in methodologies. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, contributing to projects that enhance safety and efficiency in rail services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the transport sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Pension plan

Award-winning learning opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field such as Electronics or Computer Science.
• Experience with Installation, Tests & Commissioning for rail signaling.

Responsibilities

• Govern installation and T&C processes for rail signaling projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and delivery standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Embedded Systems

Tools

Automatic Train Control (ATC) systems

Communication Protocols

Network Topologies

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Test and Commissioning Engineer in Seattle, WA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your well-honed and multidisciplinary expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, collaborative, and dedicated teammates. You'll ensure the seamless execution and functionality of ATC, comms, and cybersecurity systems, making a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of rail services. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders), supervise installation processes, conduct rigorous testing and commissioning, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Governance of Installation and T&C processes within the rail signaling project team,
• Proactive management of internal and external technical interfaces for T&C rail signaling activities,
• Support in planning and resource allocation for ITC activities,
• Execution and oversight of testing procedures, log analysis, and reporting,
• Leadership in ensuring EHS compliance and addressing non-conformities,
• Identification and resolution of technical issues during testing phases,
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met,
• Ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability in T&C methodologies,
• Driving innovation and knowledge sharing within the T&C domain.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or embedded systems.
• Experience or understanding of Installation, Tests & Commissioning (T&C) activities for rail signaling projects.
• Knowledge of Automatic Train Control (ATC) systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols and network topologies.
• Certification in project management or professional engineering (PE) license (desired).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• A proactive approach to safety and quality assurance.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Work with state-of-the-art ATC, Comms, and Cybersecurity systems.
• Progress towards leading-edge solutions and best practices in the field of rail system testing and commissioning.
• Utilise our dynamic working environment.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.