Telecommunications Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

Parsons is looking to hire an experienced rail telecommunications expert to work on a major local rail project encompassing freight, conventional and high-speed systems.

In this role you will manage all technical and design activities related to the telecommunication elements of the project.

Willingness to travel and relocate to client, or construction site locations is required. Our staff are expected to be versatile and enthusiastic and able to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environment and have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and direction for the telecommunication elements on the project.
• Assist and produce technical documents related to the telecommunication elements (design, tender documents, technical memo, etc).
• Perform site inspections during the different stages of the installations to ensure the work on site is compliant.
• Provide assistance and solutions to the contractor’s technical queries during all the stages of the design, installation and commissioning of the works.
• Conduct design review activities and to ensure all Client requirements are met.
• Report any major issues or expected conflicts.
• Provide leadership in the resolution of all design and technical issues relating to the railway.
• Prepare presentations for Senior and Executive Management on all technical related matters.
• Provide regular report updates on progress of resolution of all outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with multiple discipline leads for technical matters.

Desired candidate profile

• Ability to communicate and report to senior management and effectively liaise with other stakeholders including, contractors, suppliers, engineers and regulatory authorities, in the introduction of new technologies.
• Ability to multitask and effectively problem-solve under high pressure.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) is required
• At least 15 years of related rail project experience including involvement in design and installation through to testing and commissioning,
• Proven ability to perform in a managerial capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills (including strong presentation skills), and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• GCC experience.