Test and Commissioning 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, 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 onsite Test and Commissioning Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery and seamless integration of railway signaling subsystems, contributing to the safety and efficiency of rail networks worldwide. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, installation, operations, and safety teams), facilitate training and handover processes to operations and maintenance teams, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring deployment and adherence to Installation and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) processes within the project team,
• Proactively managing internal interfaces (e.g., engineering, installation) and external technical interfaces (e.g., partners, third parties, customers) for all T&C activities,
• Leading and executing comprehensive testing of rail communication systems, including wireless radio systems, wired networks, Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Public Address (PA) systems, CCTV, SCADA, and control center communications,
• Identifying and resolving defects through troubleshooting, log analysis, and detailed test reporting,
• Driving test execution with a structured and disciplined approach aligned with project milestones,
• Developing and maintaining commissioning plans, test procedures, and reports, ensuring compliance with contractual and Alstom standards,
• Collaborating with design, installation, and operations teams to ensure commissioning readiness and smooth execution.

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:

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent,
• Experience in rail communications testing and commissioning (mandatory),
• Knowledge of rail technologies and standards (mandatory): wireless radio systems, wired networks, Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Public Address (PA) Systems, CCTV, SCADA and control center communications,
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP) and network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls),
• Proficiency with OTDR, protocol analyzers, and RF test equipment,
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills,
• Adaptability to high-pressure, fast-paced environments,
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work flexible hours (incl. night, weekends and holidays).

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:

• Work with cutting-edge railway signaling systems such as Interlocking (IXL), Automatic Train Control (ATC), Data Communication Systems (DCS), and advanced communication technologies like wireless radio systems, wired networks, Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Public Address (PA) systems, CCTV, SCADA, and control center communications,
• Progress towards becoming a subject-matter expert in Testing & Commissioning of rail communication systems, while contributing to the development of innovative solutions and best practices for the industry,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k).

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.