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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Communications, for one of our offices in Sacramento, Fresno, or Bakersfield, CA. This is an on-site role.\nSUMMARY:\nThe Project Engineer, Communications, provides engineering leadership for railway communications and operational telecommunications systems on a major transportation infrastructure project, supporting design, integration, testing, and commissioning. The position supports fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications, IP/MPLS networks, Operations Control Center communications, radio systems, dispatch communications, public address, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated communications and control systems. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and approving engineering deliverables; supporting requirements management, system architecture, interface definition, regulatory coordination, spectrum management, interference assessments, and coverage studies; and developing and reviewing testing and commissioning plans and procedures. Reporting to the Project Manager, Communications, the position provides technically complete and coordinated deliverables and compliance documentation, with travel of approximately 25-50% along the alignment.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nPrepare, review, and approve communications engineering deliverables throughout design, construction, and testing and commissioning\nEnsure technical documentation is complete, coordinated, and developed in accordance with Program requirements and applicable standards\nSupport requirements management, system architecture development, and interface definition activities for communications systems\nReview supplier and contractor designs for compliance with Program specifications and operational requirements\nCoordinate interfaces between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, maintenance facilities, and information technology teams\nProvide technical oversight for fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks\nProvide technical oversight for Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems\nProvide technical oversight for public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems\nSupport FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities, and prepare and review documentation required for telecommunications, operational, and regulatory approvals\nWork with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, operators, and Program stakeholders to obtain approvals and certifications\nSupport radio spectrum management, interference assessments, radio coverage studies, and compliance documentation\nAddress technical review comments and closeout actions raised by regulatory agencies and independent assessors\nDevelop and review test plans, test procedures, and commissioning strategies for communications systems\nSupport Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, network validation testing, and operational trial running, and witness testing to verify compliance with operational and performance requirements\nCoordinate defect management, corrective actions, and final system acceptance, and support revenue service demonstration and operational handover\n MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\nBA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field\nDemonstrated experience taking communications systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance\nExperience developing and reviewing engineering deliverables on large transportation infrastructure projects\nStrong working knowledge of systems integration and operational railway communications applications\nExperience supporting requirements management, system architecture development, and interface definition\nExperience reviewing supplier and contractor designs, network designs, and telecommunications documentation\nExperience developing and reviewing test plans, test procedures, and commissioning documentation\nExperience supporting radio coverage studies, interference assessment, or spectrum management activities\nExperience preparing documentation supporting telecommunications, operational, and regulatory approvals\nStrong technical writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills\nProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure; additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of licensure\n10+ years of experience in railway communications, operational telecommunications, or transportation systems engineering\nExperience with railway operational telecommunications systems\nExperience with wayside radio and maintenance radio systems\nHigh-speed rail project experience\nFamiliarity with FCC licensing requirements and U.S. telecommunications regulations\nExperience with fiber optic transport systems, IP networking, LTE, mission-critical communications, or FRMCS\nExperience supporting system certification, operational approvals, and entry into revenue service\nExperience leading design reviews and resolving technical issues in the field\n Sponsorship is provided for this role. \nRelocation is provided for this role. \nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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