Data Communications Engineer

RailWorks•West Mifflin, PA

13d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Data Communications Engineer has full responsibility to translate contractual and system requirements through all facets of the process including design through construction, testing and commissioning of the project. Work as part of a team to develop the overall communications designs and integration with existing customer system such that there are no scope gaps, and the systems are functional and acceptable to the customer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automation or similar). Minimum 5 years of experience in railways – North American Transit experience would be a benefit
Basic knowledge of railway signaling and communication protocols
Familiar with the following subsystems: CCTV Systems Intrusion Detection Systems PA Systems SCADA
Networking and/or radio technologies
Passenger Information Systems
Access Control Systems
Experience with base Microsoft Office Programs
Ability to meet deadlines
Good written and oral communication skills
Highly self-motivated and directed
Strong attention to detail
Transparent communicator
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
Strong organization and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

On design-build projects, ensure that design development stays within the confines of how the project was bid to avoid scope creep.
Produce and/or review design packages (schematics, wiring/cabling plans. Cabinet/rack layouts and interfaces following the project schedule.
Execute all engineering tasks (high- and low-level design, equipment location planning, cable route and rack planning) of telecom subsystem Radio Systems.
Support development and maintenance of system architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Producing the project’s pre & post Communications CDRL requirements including product data, design, test procedures, test reports, O&M Manuals & Training Material submittals
Update all required close out documentation that is required to be submitted and approved to achieve final acceptance