Telecom Lead Engineer Cairo
First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
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What are my responsibilities
We are recruiting experienced Telecoms Lead Engineer capable of lead & supervise Installation Test and Commissioning of telecom systems for following disciplines for railway system;
TCP/IP IP-MPLS MPLS-TP
CCTV
Video Management System
PABX & PSTN & VoIP Cards
TETRA Radio Systems
Public Address system
Passenger Information System
GSMR systems
Cybersecurity (preferable)
Experienced and capable of using relevant test equipment understand verify design requirements and BOQ and produce FATs SATs ITPs and related test documents test certificates acceptable to current NR (Network Rail) and other prevailing standards.
Your responsibility include;
Coordinate activities of subcontractors on project planning and especially with the civil works activities; report regularly to regional Telecom Engineering head and Project Management.
Supervise and inspect all site telecommunications activities to ensure execution in accordance with the Project Schedule Site Specific Work Plans Approved Work Methods Quality Safety and Environmental Management Plans and Approved for Construction Drawings
Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with the safety policies and procedures and approved work methods.
Handover to commissioning using handover process/ documentation and support commissioning team to complete the testing phase.
Analyze requirements and propose cost effective solutions to the track lead engineer.
Ensure that the design is compatible with the standards of health & safety
Coordinate with other entities (other ALSTOM activities/ civil work partners) for the technical aspects of the interfaces and especially with the civil works.
Technical open issues resolution on site from investigation to modification implementation and problem closure
Support and coordinate the Telecom activities for the on going projects
Ensure all design and solutions has been reviewed with Alstom Central Telecom engineering experts. Create/Support telecom architectures and solutions for tenders & projects. interms of Alstom systems needed Ensure contact with the client and/or consortium representatives for the telecom sub-system definition
Ensure technology watch with the suppliers
Assist the sourcing for telecom suppliers mapping and prepare compliance matrix for the supplier solutions.
Ensure support on normative aspects
Ensure design review application according to projects milestones
Plan execute monitor and control Design configuration maintenance test and Commissioning activities for the telecommunication system according to the overall program schedule.
Interface with Customer and Engineers on design and commissioning status
Maintain/Coordinate As-Built Documentation submissions
Deployment and sizing of networks (fiber optic transmission and other physical deployments (ODFs ..)
Network maintenance and monitoring (protocol analyzers performance indicators and quality of service)
Qualification needed for this job
In this role you serves as the Project Companys senior technical engineer and advisors for and in respect of all related work services tasks activities and actions related to the Telecommunications Systems.
You also act as a trainer to enhance telecom engineering community for Alstom AMECA region.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Communication Engineering Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
Knowledge of network infrastructure (switches/routers/firewall/media convertor/etc)
- Knowledge of associated protocols (TCP/IP MPLSLAN-WAN) routing principles (static&dynamic).
- CCNA & CCNP certification is a plus
- Telecom Engineer specialized with minimum 8 years-experience in telecom subsystems and interfaces (experience railway systems is a plus).
- Good Communications and interpersonal skills including with third parties (client).
- Structured and organized with Hands-on approach
- Extensive working knowledge of Complex Networks design both wired and wireless
- Extensive experience with network architecture design
- Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
- Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
- Prior experience managing medium-large sized projects and project teams
- Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes
- Detail oriented with organizational skills
- Fluency in English both written and spoken.
- Experience in the railway Signalling Systems sector would be a plus.
You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.