CareerPlan

Rail and Transit Communications Senior Project Engineer

Chelmsford, MA (Lexington), USFull-time$132k–$207k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior Project Engineer responsible for planning, design, and implementation of mission-critical rail and transit communication systems including radio, fiber, and SCADA networks.

Role type

Senior IC rail communications project engineer

Builds

Radio systems, fiber optic backbone, SCADA networks, IP-based networks, and integrated control systems for railway operations

Domain

Rail transit infrastructure and industrial communications

Required skills

Engineering design, technical documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, project management, RF modeling, network architecture, OT cybersecurity

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license, 10+ years experience, VHF/UHF LMR design, PTC wireless systems, DAS, wayside radio networks, RF propagation studies, SCADA network design, Ethernet/IP, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP, RTU/PLC integration, Layer 2/3 switching and routing

Technologies

EDX SignalPro, iBwave, Ethernet/IP, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP, RTUs, PLCs

Responsibilities

Develop engineering designs, specifications, and drawings; coordinate multidisciplinary efforts; provide technical guidance and mentoring; oversee project scope, schedule, and budget; lead discipline delivery on multi-disciplinary projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities