Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Paid Volunteer time
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Duties:

Communications System Engineer oversees activities of workers engaged in assembly and installation of electronic communications equipment and related electrical installation.

Communications System Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to examining drawings, specifications, and other information to determine location design, work procedures, estimate of costs, and needed materials and equipment.

Inspect assembled and installed equipment, such as transmitters and receivers, and power and cable lines to verify conformance to Authority standards and government regulations.

Communications System Engineer responsibilities include testing and commissioning of electronic data radio installations, PACMS, Microwave, and fiber optic installations using applicable testing apparatus.

Communications System Engineer directs and certifies the completion of all tests on communications equipment and systems.

Communications System Engineer ensures that all applicable test documentation is completed and provided to Authority as specified.

Communications System Engineer may perform other duties of similar nature.

Requirements:

Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in railroad communications, PACMS, Microwave, and fiber optic installations and its related equipment in an operating railroad environment, including six (6) years experience in supervising or directing the work of others engaged in railroad communications equipment installation.

Communications System Engineer shall possess an FCC or NABERS license.

Communications System Engineer shall demonstrate knowledge of railroad communications practices and systems, the General Code of Operating Rules, Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Communications Commission requirements.

Communications System Engineer shall have strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work under time pressures and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations.

Communications System Engineer shall possess and demonstrate strong personal computer skills.

Communications System Engineer shall be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and must have the ability to distinguish colors and to hear warning signals, radio and telephone devices.

Communications System Engineer shall possess ability to complete accurately detailed FCC license applications.

Communications System Engineer shall perform scheduled and unscheduled systems installation work at any time on any day of the week.

Communications System Engineer shall previously be qualified with a railroad to provide workplace protection under FRWS and to inspect, test, and supervise installation of communications equipment and systems.

Communications System Engineer shall possess knowledge of safe and efficient manipulation of equipment and tools to perform installation tasks.

Communications System Engineer shall demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Train Control Systems, Public Address Changeable Message Signage, and Centralized Traffic Control communications equipment and systems technology utilizing fiber optic, radio, and microwave information networks.

Communications System Engineer shall demonstrate knowledge of in-service and operational, (including documentation), testing requirements for railroad information communications equipment and systems.

Communications System Engineer shall be able to demonstrate knowledge of fiber optic systems and equipment operations, installations, and commissioning.

Communications System Engineer shall be knowledgeable of the time for completions and the cost of installation of communications and right-of-way facilities, and the ability to make value judgments regarding economic upgrades and replacement of these facilities.

Communications System Engineer shall possess ability to communicate in the written and verbal English language with prior record keeping experience.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.