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Rail Communication Design Engineer

Job Details

Experienced
Bellevue, WA
Full Time
4 Year Degree
Rail & Transit - Triunity

OPPORTUNITY

Make a difference with your change - lead with ingenuity!

 

Triunity Inc., a Lochner Company, provides Engineering and PM/CM solutions for our clients' complex infrastructure challenges. Our staff includes program/construction managers, electrical, communications, civil and traffic professional engineers. We strive to become the company of choice for our employees and clients by harnessing the talents and ideas of a diverse group of individuals, to become a team that enriches our greater community while valuing integrity and respect.

 

In November 2023, Triunity Inc. joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

 

  • Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
  • Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
  • Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
  • Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
  • Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so Triunity Inc. becomes a long-term home for top talent.

 

Our goals and strategies promote a diverse and inclusive workforce that feels empowered to make a difference in the world. Our vision is to create healthy and sustainable communities within and outside our organization, where current and future generations can thrive.

 

Are you ready to join us?

We are Triunity, a Lochner Company, an industry leader in delivering sustainable, high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States. Known for our dedication to green infrastructure, we focus on designing and implementing advanced transportation and water systems that meet today's needs while supporting future growth. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to projects that bring long-term value to communities and help drive sustainable design forward.

 

Position Overview

The Rail Communications Design Engineer will focus on designing complex communications and low voltage systems for major rail infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in coordinating and developing structured cabling layouts, telecom room designs, and communication infrastructure to meet project specifications. Working in a hybrid environment based in Seattle, the Engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of a Senior Communications Engineer to create and implement sustainable, resilient designs that support critical rail systems.

 

Design and Coordination:

  • Develop structured cabling and communications infrastructure designs, coordinating with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and security disciplines to meet comprehensive rail project needs.
  • Create detailed design documentation, including floor plans, telecom room layouts, rack elevations, pathway layouts, and backbone schematics.
  • Prepare and maintain Division 27 & 28 systems specifications, and pathway fill calculations ensuring all designs align with sustainability and resilience objectives.

 

Project Documentation and Standards Compliance:

  • Produce comprehensive drawing packages, incorporating site and floor plans, communication room layouts, equipment rack/cabinet elevations, and pathway fill details.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and company best practices, prioritizing quality and technical adequacy at every design stage.
  • Utilize BIM tools such as Revit and NavisWorks to collaborate with BIM modelers and incorporate all communication systems seamlessly within the larger project infrastructure.

 

Project Execution and Field Support:

  • Conduct site visits and field surveys during project phases to verify design compliance and document progress, ensuring alignment with Triunity’s sustainability and resilience standards.
  • Attend project meetings, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and collaborate with internal and external project teams to ensure successful project delivery within timeline and budget constraints.
  • Partner closely with the Senior Communications Engineer and project stakeholders from concept through completion to support each project phase.

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Certifications: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification is preferred.
  • Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience in low voltage or communications system design, with expertise in structured cabling, telecom room layouts, and IP-based communications for infrastructure projects.

 

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of communications systems design, including structured cabling and communications integration for rail or transportation projects.
  • Experience in a BIM design environment and in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

 

Key Competencies

  • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals and uphold Triunity’s green engineering values.
  • Technical Precision: High accuracy in drafting design layouts and documentation, ensuring all designs meet regulatory and technical requirements.
  • Sustainability Focus: Commitment to designing infrastructure that prioritizes sustainability, reliability, and long-term community benefit.

 

Why Join Triunity?

At Triunity, a Lochner Company, you’ll be part of a team that values impactful, sustainable projects that enhance infrastructure nationwide. We offer:

Professional Growth: Opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and work on diverse infrastructure projects with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

Meaningful Work: Be part of projects that focus on sustainable rail and transportation solutions, providing value to communities.

Inclusive Culture: Join a collaborative, diverse team that values integrity, quality, and innovation in every project.

 

If you’re ready to shape the future of rail communications design with a focus on sustainability and green infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Triunity and make a tangible impact on transportation systems throughout the U.S. 

 

The salary range for this position is between $80k and $110K per annum, based on experience and qualifications.  

 

COMMITTMENT

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 3% Match
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

 

Equal Employer

Triunity Inc. is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Triunity Inc. Provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the background check.

 

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