Senior Telecoms Engineer

Location:

(STS) Pittsburgh - Generic

Job ID:

R0132355

Date Posted:

2026-05-28

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Telecoms (Network) Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Travel Required

25-50% - mostly East Coast (primarily Baltimore, MD)

Accountabilities

• Execute design, configurations, test and commissioning activities for the telecommunication system according to the overall project schedules
• Resolve interfaces internal and external to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)
• Integrate medium-complex networks
• Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment in particular for the Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks
• Interface with Customer and Managers on design and commissioning status
• Maintain an open action items list and produce effective reporting.
• Configure Networks (mainly Cisco switches, routers, radios)
• Perform site surveys on railroad property to lay out basic equipment.
• Perform Commissioning, Optimization and testing of Radio, network and fibers

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 5-7 years of networking and telecommunications experience
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering including the fields of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio frequency field strength measurements and tolerances.
• Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to network communications.
• Extensive working knowledge of Networks design, both wired and wireless
• Extensive experience with various network architectures and topologies
• Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (CCNP or equivalent certification preferred)
• Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
• Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
• Excellent ability to use sophisticated test equipment including OTDR and spectrum analyzers.
• Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes
• Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Desired Skills & Experience

• knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry
• From 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering or Information Technology OR at least a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience

Language
English proficiency

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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