Requisition ID: 94305
Job Category: Infrastructure; Engineering; Information Technology; Project Engineering; Project Management; Technology
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 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.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Looking to take the next step in your career?
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Communications Infrastructure Engineer to join our Transit Rail Systems Engineering team in our Los Angeles, CA office.
We are seeking a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Communications systems and networks are used by operations departments to dispatch fleets, support critical safety systems, enable passenger information systems, and ticketing. Systems in dedicated rights-of-way also support administrative networks and functions. Work often takes place on an operating railroad or transit system in a so-called “brownfield” environment where planning, execution and field validation are all mission critical activities the successful candidate will participate in. Our engineers are key people in our clients’ organizations, bringing new services and systems on-line.

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/EXPERIENCE ARE A PLUS:

Candidates with certifications, knowledge and experience with Cisco products/technologies are preferred. BICSI RCDD certification, PE or EIT licensure are desirable, but not required. Experience in the North American transit/transportation industry is an advantage.

• A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the application of current communication infrastructure and technologies
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and BICSI standards and regulations
• Experience in design of detailed fiber-based communications infrastructure plans including outside plant, switches, and control and data centers
• Knowledge of design, implementation, administration and optimization of enterprise network management systems and monitoring utilities such as HP Open View, WhatsUp Gold, Nagios, SolarWinds or equivalent
• Knowledge of network throughput, latency, and reliability design and calculations
• Experience in design and implementation of disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure to ensure operations continuity
• Experience in design of CCTV systems using simulation software
• Experience in design of Public Address systems for stations and buildings
• Experience in developing requirements for appropriate security controls to safeguard network access and other vital electronic infrastructure
• Knowledge of Ethernet core protocols and common extensions