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# Lead Telecom/Cisco Network Engineer

- **Company:** Noramtec Consultants Americas
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Complex Networks, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Desktop Computing, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Wireless Telecommunications, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Cisco Switches, Network Server, Cisco
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c22a76c6a5d76599

## About the Role

(MUST-HAVE minimum requirements)

 * Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering including the fields of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio frequency field strength measurements and tolerances.
 * Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to network communications.
 * Extensive working knowledge of Networks design, both wired and wireless
 * Extensive experience with various network architectures and topologies
 * Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (CCNP or equivalent certification preferred)
 * Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
 * Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
 * Excellent ability to use sophisticated test equipment including OTDR and spectrum analyzers.
 * Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes
 * Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
 * Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
 * Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry
 * Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/ University Degree
 * From 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise

## Description

* Execute design, configurations, test and commissioning activities for the telecommunication system according to the overall project schedules
 * Resolve interfaces internal and external to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)
 * Integrate medium-complex networks
 * Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment in particular for the Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks
 * Interface with Customer and Managers on design and commissioning status
 * Maintain an open action items list and produce effective reporting.
 * Configure Networks (mainly Cisco switches, routers, radios)
 * Perform site surveys on railroad property to lay out basic equipment.
 * Perform Commissioning, Optimization and testing of Radio, network and fibers


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