Senior Telecom Engineer

• As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer you will be responsible for development and publishing of Telecommunications Designs to support Network Rail GRIP Stage 3 through to GRIP Stage 8 projects and also publication of RIBA stage E through K reports, calculations, and drawings to enable the Principal contractors to successfully build specific projects.

  
  

• The successful candidate will also be required to mentor junior and graduate engineers and work within a Multi-discipline design team.

  
  

• The right candidate will be well versed and experienced in Network Rail and London Underground Infrastructure Projects.

  
  

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

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WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

• Working collaboratively as part of a team to lead, mentor and grow a team for development of innovative solutions to complex rail problems.

  
  

• Leading technical discussions and challenges that arise during project execution, providing innovative solutions and guidance.

  
  

• Assisting to produce clearly written, concise and professional quality reports and proposals to our clients.

  
  

• Coordinating with the lead country and managing junior team members, including supporting resource management responsibilities.

  
  

• Sharing lessons learned and knowledge with the team, engaging in development opportunities across projects, team meetings and through industry engagements.

  
  

• Drive a culture of safety within the team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and risk management strategies.

  
  

The candidate must demonstrate the qualifications and experience/capability described below:

• Master of Science / Engineering in an electronic communications course of study.

  
  

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  
  

• Preferably past experience in mentoring.

  
  

• Must be pursuing Chartered Engineer (CEng) in a relevant engineering discipline (MIET, etc.).

  
  

• Extensive experience, preferably in the UK, in leading, producing and checking Telecommunications designs

  
  

• Underpinning knowledge of Network design principles and significant experience working within a rail environment and good working knowledge of Network Rail, TfL & LUL standards, IET Regulations.

  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience of Telecom systems  in designing, & delivering the complex rail project & able to provide innovative solutions to solve the complex problems in the rail transportation or similar industry.

  
  

Desired Skill & Knowledge

• As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer you will need to have detailed knowledge on the design and integration of various systems and subsystems, these will include but not limited to;

  
  

• Trackside equipment and infrastructure installation and operation

  
  

• Fixed Telecommunications Network (FTN and FTNx)

  
  

• Radio systems in UK Rail operations (GSM-R primarily)

  
  

• Station and Building network infrastructure –Structured Cabling infrastructure – Copper and fibre optic

  
  

• Multiprotocol Label Switching Networks (MPLS) and SD-WAN

  
  

• Internet Protocol Closed Circuit Television (IP-CCTV) Systems

  
  

• EN54 Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems

  
  

• Integrated Station / Building Management Systems (SMS, IBMS)

  
  

• Customer Information Systems (CIS)

  
  

• IP based Access Control Systems

  
  

• Multi-mode Intruder Detection Systems 

  
  

• Wireless Network Architecture

  
  

• Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) including:

  
  

• Video Intercom Systems

  
  

• Passenger Help Points

  
  

• Telephony

  
  

• Experience in the preparation of conceptual reports, telecommunications scheme designs, project documentation, specifications, contract schedules, implementation/ construction plans and costings to client requirements. 

  
  

• Previous experience in developing, analysing, assessing and implementation of Network Bandwidth allocation for MPLS converged networks

  
  

• Provision of specialist technical support and assistance to railway projects, and management of allocated junior support staff.

  
  

• Required Office Software: 

  
  

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook 

  
  

• At least one of the following: 

  
  

• Bentley Micro station,

  
  

•  Autodesk AutoCAD

  
  

• Knowledge of railway Telecommunications systems, both Operational and Station Information and Surveillance Systems SISS (and the key interactions between other railway assets), and with railway operating practices.

  
  

• Working knowledge of interfacing and coordination with other rail systems disciplines.

  
  

• Broad knowledge of rail systems construction methods.

  
  

• Familiarity with health & safety and systems engineering/design assurance requirements.

  
  

• Stimulated by meeting technical challenges

  
  

  • Technical ability and innovative mind set

    
    

    • Focus on quality and drive for continuous improvement

      
      

    • Good communication and organisation skills

      
      

    • Skills as part of a team

      
      

    • Active in self-development and mentoring/guidance/development of others

      
      

    • Accountability

      
      

Personal Attributes

• An ability to establish, build, sustain and share strong, professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organization. 

  
  

  • A desire to constantly improve, motivate and encourage others.

    
    

    • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and stakeholders.

      
      

    • Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety, quality, programme, delivery, budget, professional development and continuous improvement.

      
      

    • Actively upholding our guiding principles, promoting inclusivity and diversity, health and safety.

      
      

    • Technical ability and innovative mind set

      
      

    • Focus on quality and drive for continuous improvement

      
      

    • Good communication and organisation skills

      
      

    • Skills as part of a team

      
      

    • Active in self-development and mentoring/guidance/development of others

      
      

    • Accountability.

      
      

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

  
  

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.