Principal OCS/ICT Engineer
Core
Lead planning, design, integration, assurance, and delivery of critical ICT and Operational Communications Systems (OCS) for safe, reliable, and future-ready transport networks.
Role type
Principal ICT/OCS Engineer (Strategy & Technical Leadership)
Builds
Rail, metro, road, airport, and transport infrastructure communication systems
Domain
Transportation Infrastructure / Telecommunications
Required skills
Technical leadership, systems engineering, multidisciplinary coordination, stakeholder management, technical governance, mentoring, business development, risk assessment, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Emerging digital technologies, cybersecurity, smart transport technologies, innovation
Technologies
CCTV, PA/VA, Passenger Information Systems, Operational Networks, Help Points, Radio Systems, Fibre Infrastructure, Wireless Communications
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and governance for ICT and OCS across major infrastructure projects; Lead development and approval of complex engineering designs and specifications; Act as discipline lead for communications systems including radio, fibre, and wireless; Establish project technical strategies and system architectures; Lead multidisciplinary coordination across signalling, rolling stock, and power systems; Provide oversight of systems engineering, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness; Manage key client relationships as a trusted advisor; Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and governance processes; Mentor and develop engineers and technical professionals; Contribute to business development proposals and bids; Drive innovation in digital engineering and smart transport technologies.
Seniority
Principal, Strategy & Mentorship