Senior Telecoms Engineer - Work Package Leader

Location: (STS) Pittsburgh - Generic

Job ID: R0132348

Date Posted: 2026-05-28

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description: Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Telecoms (Network) Engineer - Work Package Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Travel Required 25% - mostly East Coast (primarily Baltimore, MD

Accountabilities

• Plan, execute, monitor and control Design, configuration, test and commissioning activities for the telecommunication system according to the overall program schedule.

• Identify, analyze and manage requirements

• Identify and resolve interfaces internal and external to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)

• Integrate medium-complex telecommunications systems with particular attention to Wired and Wireless Networking technologies

• Prepare Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed and Installation Design

• Participate in products selection

• Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment

• Make sure assigned project/s are properly staffed to execute activities as planned

• Keep assigned project/s budget under control

• Manage and mitigate risks

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering

• Working Knowledge of fiber optics, hardware and software related to wired and wireless communications.

• Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios

• Exposure to Passenger Information Systems (onboard and wayside) technologies.

• Working knowledge of planning and scheduling of activities using MS project, Primavera or other similar tools

• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams

• Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes

• Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Desired Skills & Experience

• knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry

• From 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise

Education Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering or Information Technology OR at least a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience

Language English proficiency

Benefits Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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