Rail Telecoms - Principal Engineer

Overview

As a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer, you will lead telecoms design and assurance for major rail projects, guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant telecoms solutions. You’ll shape how renewals and digital railway programs are implemented, while managing risks and interfaces across complex systems. You will mentor junior engineers and engage stakeholders to drive impactful infrastructure outcomes. This role offers the chance to influence critical rail communications on a global, project-by-project basis and contribute to a safer, smarter railway network.

Pay / Benefits

• core and personalised benefits
• flexible hybrid working model
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• career development opportunities
• work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Lead telecoms design and engineering activities across the project lifecycle
• Provide technical assurance, design review, and engineering governance
• Support telecoms renewals, enhancements, and digital railway programmes
• Manage technical risks, interfaces, and system integration
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development
• Engage with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders

Key requirements

• Experience in rail telecommunications engineering
• Strong knowledge of FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, and telecoms transmission systems
• Experience in Network Rail or major rail infrastructure environments
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or in progression (desirable)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• FTN/FTNx
• fibre optics
• IP networking

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