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