Telecom Installation Engineer

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.

Purpose of the Role

• The Telecom Installation Site Engineer is responsible for the execution, supervision, and coordination of day-to-day Telecom installation activities on site, ensuring that all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements, within a live operational metro environment.

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in telecommunications installation
• Proven experience in Rehabilitation or railway projects is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of railway Telecom systems and interfaces
• Proven experience in Fiber Optic (FO) splicing, devices installation, and rack mounting.
• Proven experience supervising and leading installation teams.
• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Professional approach in dealing with Clients and Authorities
• Site-based role with night shifts and weekend works as required
• Ability to work under pressure and restricted access conditions.
• English: Very good (written and spoken)

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise day-to-day Telecom installation activities on site in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and work procedures.
• Install and support installation of railway telecom systems and associated field equipment.
• Allocate daily tasks, work fronts, and priorities to the supervisors and technicians in accordance with the approved installation plan.
• Ensure installation works comply with project specifications, quality requirements, and Hitachi Rail standards.
• Provide direct technical guidance and hands-on support to installation teams during installation activities.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship quality, and compliance of the installation personnel.
• Ensure installation teams execute works strictly in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and Hitachi Rail procedures.
• Coordinate shift arrangements, night works, and access windows for installation teams in a live metro environment.
• Compare site conditions with station coordination drawings; identify "clashes" (e.g., a pipe blocking a camera mount) and propose solutions.
• Enforce HSE rules, safe work practices, and permit requirements for all in-house installation activities.
• Coordinate Telecom activities with Consortium partners (Civil, Power, Track)
• Identify site issues, technical constraints, and resource needs and follow them with the Telecom Installation Manager.
• Report daily progress, site issues, and technical constraints to the Telecom Installation Manager.
• Conduct inspections, prepare PICOs, checklists, and installation records.
• Support testing, commissioning, redline drawings, and as-built documentation with installation team.

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