As a Telecommunications Engineer you will be responsible for development Telecommunications Designs to support Network Rail GRIP Stage 3 through to GRIP Stage 8 projects and also assist in production of RIBA stage E through K reports, calculations, and drawings to enable the Principal contractors to successfully build specific projects.
nThe right candidate will be well versed and experienced in Network Rail and London Underground Infrastructure Projects.
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Qualifications
nThe candidate must demonstrate the qualifications and experience/capability described below:
n- Master of Science / Engineering in an electronic communications course of study.
n- Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
n- Must be pursuing Chartered Engineer (CEng) in a relevant engineering discipline (MIET, etc.).
n- Experience, preferably in the UK, producing and checking Telecommunications designs
n- 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.
n- As a Telecommunications Engineer you will need to have detailed knowledge on the design of various systems and subsystems, these will include but not limited to;n
- Trackside equipment and infrastructure installation and operation
n- Fixed Telecommunications Network (FTN and FTNx)
n- Radio systems in UK Rail operations (GSM-R primarily)
n- Station and Building network infrastructure Structured Cabling infrastructure Copper and fibre optic
n- Multiprotocol Label Switching Networks (MPLS) and SD-WAN
n- Internet Protocol Closed Circuit Television (IP-CCTV) Systems
n- EN54 Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems
n- Integrated Station / Building Management Systems (SMS, IBMS)
n- Customer Information Systems (CIS)
n- IP based Access Control Systems
n- Multi-mode Intruder Detection Systemsn
- Wireless Network Architecture
n- Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) including:
n- Video Intercom Systems
n- Passenger Help Points
n- Telephony
n- Experience in the preparation of conceptual reports, telecommunications scheme designs, project documentation, specifications, contract schedules, implementation/ construction plans and costings to client requirements.n
- Previous experience in developing, analysing, assessing and implementation of Network Bandwidth allocation for MPLS converged networks
n- Provision of specialist technical support and assistance to railway projects, and management of allocated junior support staff.
n- Required Office Software:
n- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlookn
- At least one of the following:
n- Bentley Micro station
n- Autodesk AutoCAD
n- 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.
n- Working knowledge of interfacing and coordination with other rail systems disciplines.
n- Broad knowledge of rail systems construction methods.
n- Familiarity with health & safety and systems engineering/design assurance requirements.
n- Stimulated by meeting technical challenges
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- Technical ability and innovative mind set
n- Focus on quality and drive for continuous improvement
n- Good communication and organisation skills
n- Skills as part of a team
n- Active in self-developmentn
- Accountability
