SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.
It is rare to find an infrastructure project immune to budget and political cycles, but this one has a career horizon stretching all the way to 2086. We are looking for a Communications Lead Engineer to join the Newcastle–Sydney HSR corridor—a 100% renewable, greenfield network that is setting a new global standard for engineering excellence.
In this role, you will be responsible for the digital backbone of the entire programme. You will lead the design of critical systems that keep the network connected, from the latest railway mobile communication standards (FRMCS) to emergency tunnel coverage, ensuring a future-proofed and operationally robust architecture.
Lead the design of all railway communications and telecommunications systems, including GSM-R / FRMCS, public address, passenger information, CCTV, SCADA, and OCC systems.
Develop the communications systems architecture for the HSR programme, covering network topology, equipment locations, and cable routing strategies.
Ensure the system architecture is future-proofed and interfaces seamlessly with signalling, traction power, and rolling stock.
Manage the design of in-tunnel communications coverage solutions, such as leaky feeders and radiating cables, to ensure compliant emergency service and passenger connectivity.
Lead interface management between communications systems and civil/tunnel infrastructure, defining equipment room requirements and environmental conditions.
Co-ordinate with the Tunnels Lead and Electrical Lead to ensure infrastructure is correctly allocated within the tunnel envelope.
Provide technical input into system specifications and tender documentation during the ECI phase.
Review contractor submissions and advise the Rail Systems Lead on technical compliance and interface compatibility.
Ensure the design meets all emergency management and life safety requirements, working closely with the Fire & Life Safety Lead.
If you are ready to put the "greenest thing possible" on your CV and lead a technical legacy that moves the needle for decades to come, we want to hear from you.
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SYSTRA is a global engineering and consulting group specializing in transport and mobility infrastructure.