Senior Telecoms Engineer

Hitachi•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Telecoms (Network) Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Travel Required 25-50% - mostly East Coast (primarily Baltimore, MD)

Requirements

At least 5-7 years of networking and telecommunications experience
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering including the fields of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio frequency field strength measurements and tolerances.
Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to network communications.
Extensive working knowledge of Networks design, both wired and wireless
Extensive experience with various network architectures and topologies
Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (CCNP or equivalent certification preferred)
Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
Excellent ability to use sophisticated test equipment including OTDR and spectrum analyzers.
Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes
Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Nice To Haves

knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry
From 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise

Responsibilities

Execute design, configurations, test and commissioning activities for the telecommunication system according to the overall project schedules
Resolve interfaces internal and external to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)
Integrate medium-complex networks
Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment in particular for the Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks
Interface with Customer and Managers on design and commissioning status
Maintain an open action items list and produce effective reporting.
Configure Networks (mainly Cisco switches, routers, radios)
Perform site surveys on railroad property to lay out basic equipment.
Perform Commissioning, Optimization and testing of Radio, network and fibers