Telecom Engineer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Telecoms Lead Engineer in Istanbul we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your telecommunications expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic, collaborative, and innovative teammates.

You'll play a key role in delivering state-of-the-art telecom systems for railway networks. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, and civil works partners), supervise site activities, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of leading the Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of telecom systems such as TCP/IP, IP-MPLS, CCTV, Video Management Systems, Public Address Systems, and GSMR systems, but also support the development of telecom architectures and solutions for tenders and projects.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating activities of subcontractors on project planning and civil works activities, and reporting to the regional Telecom Engineering head and Project Management

• Supervising and inspecting site telecommunications activities to ensure execution aligns with approved plans and standards

• Performing field inspections to ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and approved work methods

• Managing handover processes/documentation and supporting the commissioning team during testing phases

• Analyzing requirements and proposing cost-effective solutions

• Ensuring designs are compatible with health and safety standards

• Coordinating with other entities for technical aspects of interfaces, especially with civil works partners

• Resolving technical open issues on-site, from investigation to modification implementation

• Supporting ongoing Telecom activities for projects and ensuring compliance with Alstom standards

• Maintaining and coordinating As-Built Documentation submissions

• Planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling design, configuration, maintenance, testing, and commissioning activities for telecommunication systems

• Interfacing with customers and engineers on design and commissioning status

• Deploying and sizing networks (fiber optic transmission and other physical deployments)

• Monitoring and maintaining network performance and quality

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent

• Knowledge of network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, media converters, etc.)

• Understanding of associated protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, LAN-WAN) and routing principles (static & dynamic)

• CCNA & CCNP certification (preferred)

• Experience in telecom subsystems and interfaces (railway systems experience is a plus)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including with third parties

• Structured and organized with a hands-on approach

• Extensive working knowledge of complex network design (wired and wireless)

• Experience with network architecture and design

• Understanding of switching and routing protocols

• Knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios

• Experience managing medium-to-large projects and project teams

• Familiarity with test and commissioning processes

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

• Experience in railway signalling systems (preferred)

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs

• Progress towards becoming a senior technical advisor and trainer for the Alstom AMECA region

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.