Test and Commissioning Engineer

Alstom•Las Vegas, NV

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Alstom is developing and marketing mobility solutions for a low carbon future, focusing on sustainable transportation. Their product portfolio includes high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, integrated systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. This full-time Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Engineer role is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The purpose of this role is to oversee installation supervision and execute commissioning activities for railway signaling subsystems such as Interlocking (IXL), Automatic Train Control (ATC), and Data Communication Systems (DCS). The T&C Engineer ensures successful system delivery and handover to the customer or warranty phase, adhering strictly to project requirements.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
Execute key testing phases: Post Installation Check-Out (PICO), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), System Integration Testing (SIT).
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.
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, and 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).
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.
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.