Telecom Engineer

About the Role
Take on a new challenge and apply your telecommunications engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates. You'll lead the design and delivery of advanced railway telecommunications systems, driving impactful solutions that enhance connectivity and efficiency in transportation. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Signaling Systems, SCADA Systems, Power Supply Systems, Trackwork, Rolling Stock, Building Management Systems, Civil Engineering, and Cybersecurity), prepare and review technical documentation, and ensure seamless integration of telecom interfaces—and much more.

Responsibilities
We’ll look to you for:

• Leading the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems.
• Preparing system architecture, network topology, and technical solutions.
• Designing Telecom sub-systems, including:
  • Fiber Optic Backbone (CTN)
  • CCTV
  • Public Address System (PAS)
  • Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS)
  • Access Control Systems (ACS)
  • Radio Communications (TETRA/GSM-R/LTE/NR)
  • Telephony (TEL)
  • Master Clock (MCS)
  • Intercom (ETEL).
• Preparing and reviewing design reports, Interface Control Documents (ICD), System Architecture Drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Cable Routing Plans, Equipment Layout Drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Material Submittals, and PBS/WBS.
• Coordinating telecom interfaces with systems such as signaling, SCADA, power supply, trackwork, rolling stock, building management systems (BMS), civil works, cybersecurity, quality & risk management, and RAMS.
• Reviewing partner submittals, RFIs, and drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Preparing and/or reviewing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.
• Ensuring adherence to international railway standards and telecom systems integration best practices.
• Managing stakeholders and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

All About You
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience or understanding of railway telecommunications systems design and delivery.
• Knowledge of international railway standards and telecom systems integration.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project coordination in railway infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in preparing system architecture, network topology, and technical solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic project environments.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Work with cutting-edge telecommunications systems that shape the future of railway infrastructure.
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to transformative, multidisciplinary projects in the railway industry.
• Utilise our innovative and inclusive working environment.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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.