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AECOM is seeking a talented and experienced Communications Systems Test & Commissioning Engineer for the MTA Purple Line project.  This position is located at the MTA facilities in Riverdale, MD.

In this role, you will provide owner oversight of the testing and commissioning of the communications systems including fiber optic and IP backbone networks, wireless network access points, radio systems, passenger information systems, telephony, and CCTV.  The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, high levels of discretion, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position will be required to be full-time in the project office in Riverdale, MD. Must be flexible in working hours and available to work at night or during weekends as needed to oversee testing. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Review and approve communications systems and integration test procedures 
• Oversee execution of on-site communications systems and integration testing
• Review and approve communications system and integration test reports
• Collaborate with team members to achieve organizational goals and objectives 
• Perform a variety of tasks related to communications systems testing and commissioning and 
• systems integration 
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of communications system testing and 
• commissioning activities 
• Maintain accurate records and documentation 
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork and collaboration

Minimum: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 
• 6 years relevant experience in communications system engineering, verification & validation, testing and commissioning, or maintenance or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in fiber optic and IP backbone network engineering, verification & validation, testing  and commissioning, or maintenance
• Experience in wireless network engineering, verification & validation, testing & commissioning, or maintenance 
• Experience in troubleshooting complex issues involving internal and external interfacing systems

Preferred:

• Experience in rail transit communications systems is a plus. 
• Experience in radio systems, passenger information systems, telephony, or CCTV is a plus. 

• Visa support is an option for this position 
• Relocation is an option for this position 
• Must be flexible in working hours and available to work at night or during weekends as needed to oversee testing

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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