Senior Communications Systems Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
- Full-time
- State/Province:
California - Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
- Business Line:
Transportation - Work Location Model:
Hybrid - Primary
Location:
US - Los Angeles, CA - 300 S Grand A - Compensation: USD 173,909 - USD 190,000 - yearly
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AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Design Engineer in Los Angeles,
- Develop and review detailed communications sub-system designs specific to transportation systems.
- Develop system-wide ductbank drawings in close coordination with the respective system disciplines.
- Assist and provide working information to CAD for BIM clash detection.
- Provide value engineering on communications systems-related issues, saving costs and schedule.
- Produce system design deliverables: block diagrams, riser diagrams, network diagrams, equipment layouts, cable schedules, bill of materials, and radio and optical link budgets.
- Generate design reports for all phases of system design.
- Author test procedures and reports in support of design verification and validation during the project life cycle.
- Support and participate in the systems implementation phase of projects, including installation, testing and commissioning, cutover, record drawings, and final reports.
- Author technical requirements and specifications, perform vendor bid evaluations, and support vendor selection.
- Participate in the Requirements Management effort.
- Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Lead technical interactions with clients, operators, and other major stakeholders.
- Deliver technical training to client staff.
- Author project plan documents and support cost estimates, project schedules, and budgets.
- Perform technical review of other team members’ designs.
- Up to 5% domestic travel required.
- Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study and8 years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or in a related occupation.
Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field of study and 6 years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical
Engineer, or in a related occupation.
Position requires experience in the following:
- Experience with rail and transit systems in North America
- Experience in an Owner’s Engineer role
- Design of IP backbone networks
- Design of integrated communications systems, passenger information systems, and fire and life systems.
- BIM 360
- Participating in Interface Management, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, and Operations and Maintenance
- Codes and standards applicable to rail projects, including NFPA 130, and EN 50121
- Operating within a…
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