Job Description

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As an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer you will be responsible for assisting development of 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.

The right candidate should have knowledge 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
• Must be pursuing professional qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (MIET, etc.).
• Experience, preferably in the UK, assisting in production and checking of 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 an Assistant telecommunications engineer you will need to have the knowledge on the working principles in the design 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 \xe2\x80\x93Structured Cabling infrastructure \xe2\x80\x93 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
• Accountability

Department:

70550 - iCRC - T&I - Rail, UK

Skills Required:

Microstation, CCTV System, LAN, PA System, Projectwise

Years Of Exp:

1 to 3 Years

Desirable Skills:

Radio, PHP, CIS, Bms System

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