Project Engineer, Communications

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Job Description AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Communications, for one of our offices in Sacramento, Fresno, or Bakersfield, CA. This is an on-site role.

SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer, Communications, provides engineering leadership for railway communications and operational telecommunications systems on a major transportation infrastructure project, supporting design, integration, testing, and commissioning. The position supports fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications, IP/MPLS networks, Operations Control Center communications, radio systems, dispatch communications, public address, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated communications and control systems. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and approving engineering deliverables;

supporting requirements management, system architecture, interface definition, regulatory coordination, spectrum management, interference assessments, and coverage studies; and developing and reviewing testing and commissioning plans and procedures. Reporting to the Project Manager, Communications, the position provides technically complete and coordinated deliverables and compliance documentation, with travel of approximately 25–50% along the alignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare, review, and approve communications engineering deliverables throughout design, construction, and testing and commissioning

Ensure technical documentation is complete, coordinated, and developed in accordance with Program requirements and applicable standards

Support requirements management, system architecture development, and interface definition activities for communications systems

Review supplier and contractor designs for compliance with Program specifications and operational requirements

Coordinate interfaces between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, maintenance facilities, and information technology teams

Provide technical oversight for fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks

Provide technical oversight for Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems

Provide technical oversight for public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems

Support FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities, and prepare and review documentation required for telecommunications, operational, and regulatory approvals

Work with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, operators, and Program stakeholders to obtain approvals and certifications

Support radio spectrum management, interference assessments, radio coverage studies, and compliance documentation

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