Communications Systems Design Lead

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Communications Systems Design Lead based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Responsibilities:

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for the team
• Preparing designs and ensuring compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations
• Preparing material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; review supplier data, witness shop tests and assess supplier manufacturing capabilities
• Developing and modifying single line diagrams, schematics, conduit and wire schedules
• Performing tests and issue reports, identify non-compliances according to quality procedures and direct remedial actions
• Developing technical, design, and functional specifications for the power equipment, accessories and related systems’ replacement and installation.
• Building technical documentation using client specifications, design standards and their own research as inputs
• Conducting research and analyses relating to existing or required technical documents, involving client processes, operations and safety standards
• Reviewing vendor documentation to ensure compliance with client standards, policies and procedures
• Ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and adheres to style guidelines to ensure high quality and usability
• Developing technical and construction cost estimates for projects and developing engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements.
• Liaising with Subject Matter Experts / Engineers and Clients, coordinating on the content of technical documentation and performing independent research of existing technical specifications to revise and refine them
• Assist with the development of technical proposals

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Qualifications

Minimum:

• BS Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering  or related field, plus 6 years experience in electrical or systems engineering or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education
• Experience with power distribution systems, Communications/Networking, Computer systems,  Electronic Security Systems / CCTV or SCADA systems
• 6 plus years’ experience in transit or related industry
• Experience with the following Metro and Regional Automated Rail Architectures:
  • Backbone Communication, Wayside / Onboard Systems, ATS/ ATC rail communication Unicast / Multicast designs for Station PA/CIS, Fare Collection, CCTV and Telephones.
  • Signaling integration: ETCS, CBTC, PTC, PLC / RTU systems, backbone fiber / cable routing plans
  • Ethernet Networks: Metro, WAN, LAN & Wireless infrastructures
  • Ethernet Transport: Connection Oriented Ethernet (COE), MPLS architectures Metro and Optical Transport: SONET, DWDM, COE, MPLS-TP, OTN
  • Industrial Transport:  ICS SCADA, TDM, CBTC and Conventional vital / non-vital
  • Rail Signaling Digitalization: IOT, LTE / 4G / 5G, onboard COMs/Wi-Fi Portals, and
  • Cyber Security Last Mile Solutions: VSAT, VDSL, VPN, VPL and legacy TDM solutions

Preferred:

• Professional License
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit3D Modeling
• Strong experience in problem solving and analysis in a technical capacity
• Excellent communication, research writing and organizational skills

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position 
• Relocation is not available for this role.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.  The salary range for this position typically is $93,000 to $135,000.

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