Telecommunications Engineer

Description

**Professional Profile** Telecommunications Engineer, specialized in transportation infrastructure, with experience in the design, deployment, and maintenance of railway communication networks and signaling systems. Expert in radio technologies and optical fiber networks. **Technical Competencies** \- **Radio and Transmission Systems**: In-depth knowledge of GSM\-R (Global System for Mobile Communications \- Railways) (current standard) and migration toward FRMCS networks (future technology for the sector). \- **Signaling**: Integration of telecommunications systems with interlocking subsystems and ATP (Automatic Train Protection). \- **Network Infrastructure**: Design of backbone optical fiber networks, microwave systems, IP networks, SDH/SONET, and structured cabling in tunnels, stations, and track areas. \- **Auxiliary Systems**: Operational telephony, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems for platforms and level crossings, public address systems, and access control. \- **Interoperability**: Knowledge of national and American interoperability regulations and standards (ERTMS/ETCS). Key Responsibilities \- **Design**: Review and validation of network architecture projects, radio link calculations, and link budget analysis for open-line coverage. \- **Supervision**: Assist in coordinating and monitoring the installation of physical infrastructure (ducting, cabling, antenna installation, and wayside equipment). \- **Commissioning (T\&C)**: Oversight of integration testing between telecommunications systems and rolling stock as well as Regulation and Control Centers (CRC). **Maintenance and SLAs**: Technical support in defining preventive and corrective maintenance plans to ensure maximum network availability. **Education and Certifications** \- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Communications and \- Electronics, Telematics, or related field. \- Software and Management Tools \- Radio frequency planning tools (e.g., Atoll, Mentum Planet). \- Network management systems (NMS) and traffic monitoring. \- CAD environments and BIM modeling tools applied to infrastructure. Salary: $50,000\.00 per month Workplace: On-site employment