AECOM
Rail Telecoms - Principal Engineer
Rail Telecoms - Principal Engineer at AECOM, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Software Developer
Reference 57525885
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design, assurance, delivery, and support of telecommunications systems across major rail infrastructure projects.
As a senior technical specialist, you will provide engineering leadership for telecoms solutions including FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, radio communications, and operational telecoms infrastructure.
You will work across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.
Here's what you'll do:
- Lead telecoms design and engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical assurance, design review, and engineering governance.
- Support the delivery of telecoms renewals, enhancements, and digital railway programmes.
- Manage technical risks, interfaces, and system integration activities.
- Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.
- Engage with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
Come grow with us:
And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
QualificationsReady to push the limits of what's possible?
Requirements:
- Degree, HNC, HND qualified in Telecommunications, Electronic, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Significant experience within rail telecommunications engineering.
- Strong knowledge of FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, and telecoms transmission systems.
- Experience working within Network Rail or major rail infrastructure environments.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is desirable.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Reference: 57525885 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via AECOM
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