Senior Engineer - Telecoms

As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer you will be responsible for development and publishing of Telecommunications Designs to support Network Rail GRIP Stage 3 through to GRIP Stage 8 projects and also publication of RIBA stage E through K reports, calculations, and drawings to enable the Principal contractors to successfully build specific projects.

The successful candidate will also be required to mentor junior and graduate engineers and work within a Multi-discipline design team.

The right candidate will be well versed and experienced in Network Rail and London Underground Infrastructure Projects.

Qualifications

The candidate must demonstrate the qualifications and experience/capability described below:

• Master of Science / Engineering in an electronic communications course of study.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Preferably past experience in mentoring.
• Must be pursuing Chartered Engineer (CEng) in a relevant engineering discipline (MIET, etc.).
• Extensive experience, preferably in the UK, in leading, producing and checking Telecommunications designs
• Underpinning knowledge of Network design principles and significant experience working within a rail environment and good working knowledge of Network Rail, TfL & LUL standards, IET Regulations.
• As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer you will need to have detailed knowledge on the design and integration of various systems and subsystems, these will include but not limited to;
  • Trackside equipment and infrastructure installation and operation
  • Fixed Telecommunications Network (FTN and FTNx)
  • Radio systems in UK Rail operations (GSM-R primarily)
  • Station and Building network infrastructure –Structured Cabling infrastructure – Copper and fibre optic
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching Networks (MPLS) and SD-WAN
  • Internet Protocol Closed Circuit Television (IP-CCTV) Systems
  • EN54 Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems
  • Integrated Station / Building Management Systems (SMS, IBMS)
  • Customer Information Systems (CIS)
  • IP based Access Control Systems
  • Multi-mode Intruder Detection Systems
  • Wireless Network Architecture
  • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) including:
  • Video Intercom Systems
  • Passenger Help Points
  • Telephony
  • Experience in the preparation of conceptual reports, telecommunications scheme designs, project documentation, specifications, contract schedules, implementation/ construction plans and costings to client requirements.
  • Previous experience in developing, analysing, assessing and implementation of Network Bandwidth allocation for MPLS converged networks
  • Provision of specialist technical support and assistance to railway projects, and management of allocated junior support staff.
  • Required Office Software:
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook
  • At least one of the following:
  • Bentley Micro station
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of railway Telecommunications systems, both Operational and Station Information and Surveillance Systems SISS (and the key interactions between other railway assets), and with railway operating practices.
  • Working knowledge of interfacing and coordination with other rail systems disciplines.
  • Broad knowledge of rail systems construction methods.
  • Familiarity with health & safety and systems engineering/design assurance requirements.
  • Stimulated by meeting technical challenges

• Technical ability and innovative mind set
• Focus on quality and drive for continuous improvement
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Skills as part of a team
• Active in self-development and mentoring/guidance/development of others
• Accountability