Telecom Engineer

About the Role

Alstom is seeking a Telecom Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves leading the design and delivery of advanced railway telecommunications systems, contributing to enhanced connectivity and efficiency in transportation. The role requires collaboration with various internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and adherence to international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems.
• Prepare system architecture, network topology, and technical solutions.
• Design Telecom sub-systems including Fiber Optic Backbone (CTN), CCTV, Public Address System (PAS), Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Radio Communications (TETRA/GSM-R/LTE/NR), Telephony (TEL), Master Clock (MCS), and Intercom (ETEL).
• Prepare and review design reports, Interface Control Documents (ICD), System Architecture Drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Cable Routing Plans, Equipment Layout Drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Material Submittals, and PBS/WBS.
• Coordinate telecom interfaces with systems such as signaling, SCADA, power supply, trackwork, rolling stock, building management systems (BMS), civil works, cybersecurity, quality & risk management, and RAMS.
• Review partner submittals, RFIs, and drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare and/or review Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure adherence to international railway standards and telecom systems integration best practices.
• Manage stakeholders and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaboration and Integration

The Telecom Engineer will work closely with various internal teams, including Signaling Systems, SCADA Systems, Power Supply Systems, Trackwork, Rolling Stock, Building Management Systems, Civil Engineering, and Cybersecurity. This collaboration is essential for preparing and reviewing technical documentation and ensuring the seamless integration of telecom interfaces across all project components.

Required Experience

• 0-1 year of experience in a relevant field.

Professional Development

Alstom is committed to the development of its employees. The company invests in learning opportunities and provides a framework for career progression across various functions and countries. Employees benefit from a reward package that recognizes performance and potential, alongside comprehensive social coverage including life, medical, and pension benefits.

Work Environment

This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecommunications systems within the railway industry. The environment fosters collaboration with transverse teams and colleagues, contributing to transformative, multidisciplinary projects.