Telecom Lead Engineer

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

What are my responsibilities?

We are recruiting experienced Telecoms Lead Engineer, capable of lead & supervise, Installation, Test and Commissioning of telecom systems for following disciplines for railway system;

• TCP/IP, IP-MPLS, MPLS-TP,
• CCTV
• Video Management System
• PABX & PSTN & VoIP Cards
• TETRA Radio Systems
• Public Address system
• Passenger Information System
• GSMR systems
• Cybersecurity ( preferable )
  
  

Experienced and capable of using relevant test equipment, understand, verify design requirements and BOQ, and produce FATs, SATs, ITPs and related test documents, test certificates, acceptable to current NR (Network Rail) and other prevailing standards.

Your responsibility include;

• Coordinate activities of subcontractors on project planning and especially with the civil works activities; report regularly to regional Telecom Engineering head and Project Management.
• Supervise and inspect all site telecommunications activities to ensure execution in accordance with the Project Schedule, Site Specific Work Plans, Approved Work Methods, Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Plans and Approved for Construction Drawings
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with the safety policies and procedures and approved work methods.
• Handover to commissioning using handover process/ documentation and support commissioning team to complete the testing phase.
• Analyze requirements and propose cost effective solutions to the track lead engineer.
• Ensure that the design is compatible with the standards of health & safety,
• Coordinate with other entities (other ALSTOM activities/ civil work partners…) for the technical aspects of the interfaces and especially with the civil works.
• Technical open issues resolution on site, from investigation to modification implementation and problem closure,
• Support and coordinate the Telecom activities for the on going projects
• Ensure all design and solutions has been reviewed with Alstom Central Telecom engineering experts.
• Create/Support telecom architectures and solutions for tenders & projects. interms of Alstom systems needed
• Ensure contact with the client and/or consortium representatives for the telecom sub-system definition
• Ensure technology watch with the suppliers
• Assist the sourcing for telecom suppliers mapping and prepare compliance matrix for the supplier solutions.
• Ensure support on normative aspects
• Ensure design review application according to projects milestones
• Plan, execute, monitor and control Design, configuration, maintenance, test and Commissioning activities for the telecommunication system according to the overall program schedule.
• Interface with Customer and Engineers on design and commissioning status
• Maintain/Coordinate As-Built Documentation submissions
• Deployment and sizing of networks (fiber optic transmission and other physical deployments (ODFs ..)
• Network maintenance and monitoring (protocol analyzers, performance indicators and quality of service),
  
  

Qualification needed for this job?

In this role, you serves as the Project Company’s senior technical engineer and advisors for and in respect of all related work, services, tasks, activities and actions related to the Telecommunications Systems.

You also act as a trainer to enhance telecom engineering community for Alstom AMECA region.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure (switches/routers/firewall/media convertor/etc,)
• Knowledge of associated protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS,LAN-WAN), routing principles (static&dynamic).
• CCNA & CCNP certification is a plus
• Telecom Engineer, specialized with minimum 8 years-experience in telecom subsystems and interfaces (experience railway systems is a plus).
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills including with third parties (client).
• Structured and organized with Hands-on approach
• Extensive working knowledge of Complex Networks design, both wired and wireless
• Extensive experience with network architecture design
• Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
• Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
• Prior experience managing medium-large sized projects and project teams
• Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes
• Detail oriented with organizational skills
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in the railway Signalling Systems sector would be a plus.
  
  

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.