Network & Communication Systems Engineer

Wabtec

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction. As a member of the Signal Engineering group, you will play a key role as Architect, engineer and designer of various communication based systems. The systems may include Networking, Wireless, CCTV, Public Address, Visual Messaging, SCADA, Intrusion & Access.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, computer or network engineering; or computer science. Equivalent work experience is acceptable in lieu of educational requirement
5+ years’ design experience
Experienced designer with experience in two or more of the following sub-systems – networking (Ethernet, FO, routers, outside plant, inside plant), SCADA, RF, CCTV, Telephones, PA/VMS.
Hands-on experience engineering and designing such sub-systems including troubleshooting, testing and integrating, strongly preferred.
Good thinking capability and work well with customers.
Works well and cooperatively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Preference for field experience and also desk design experience i.e. can go wire it and troubleshoot in the field, as well as design the network in the office.
Experience in full lifecycle of a project from preliminary design, final design to field test and commissioning.
Railroad / PTC experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create site specific drawing packages.
Test and integrate systems.
Commission and cut to live service.
Respond to RFI’s.
Assist in planning.
Attend regular meetings to discuss the best way to move projects forward.
Participate in conference calls to discuss products and action plans.
Prepare high-quality written reports and presentations.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet Xorail standards of quality.
Travel to meet suppliers, customers and colleagues based in other offices.