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Senior Communications Engineer, Rail Systems, Seattle WA

Hatch · Seattle, WA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$140k–$230k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual designs and contract documents for state-of-the-art communications networks and data centers for public transit clients.
  • Ensure systems are built to specifications, function as intended, and balance client risk, needs, and cost.
  • Establish design criteria, write specifications, create conceptual designs, prepare cost estimates, review contractor designs, and oversee testing, commissioning, and cutover activities.
  • Participate in design, testing, and commissioning on transportation projects, with a focus on communications and IT infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with team members locally and remotely to achieve project goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience with communications infrastructure and technology, ideally in transit or transportation environments.
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and BICSI standards.
  • Experience designing detailed fiber-based communications systems including outside plant, switches, and data/control centers.
  • Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools such as HP OpenView, WhatsUp Gold, Nagios, SolarWinds, or similar.
  • Understanding of network throughput, latency, and reliability performance.
  • Experience developing disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure.
  • Experience designing CCTV systems using simulation tools.
  • Experience designing Public Address systems for stations and facilities.
  • Ability to define security requirements for protecting network and critical electronic infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of Ethernet core protocols and extensions.

Preferred qualifications

  • Certifications or experience with Cisco technologies.
  • BICSI RCDD certification, PE or EIT licensure (preferred but not required).
  • Experience working in the North American transit industry.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program
  • Retail Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
  • Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

Pay

Base Compensation: $140,000 - $230,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Schedule

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

Work with great people to make a difference
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
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Equal Opportunity Employer

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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