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Communications Systems Engineer

United States, Capitol Heights 105000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Job Description

The Communication Systems Engineer will lead design, development and maintenance of various technologies needed for various fields of communications. These professionals work on software, electronics, and equipment for communications systems such as intercom, audio visual, telephone and fiber network infrastructure.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide technical support in the design and delivery of projects involving CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, public address, intercom, audio visual, telephone, fiber/copper network infrastructure, SCADA, and passenger/real-time information systems
  • Assist in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications
  • Apply engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects
  • Contribute to successful project delivery
  • Assist in the creation and development of communications system designs
  • Perform field surveys and coordinate with client representatives
  • Establish strong client relationships
  • Generate technical study reports and prepare presentations
  • Attend project review and progress meetings
  • Review shop drawings and submittals
  • Complete assigned work within schedule and hours
  • Assist in development of project specifications
  • Responsible for development of discipline-specific engineering project elements
  • Aid coordination and productivity of project team members
  • Provide technical guidance to less experienced team members
  • Work closely with Director of Engineering, other disciplines, and on multi-discipline projects
  • Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and systems integrators
  • Perform quality control reviews
  • Assist with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work
  • Support development and updates of in-house communications systems technical manuals
  • Support development, updates, and instruction of in-house communications systems training courses

Requirements

  • Proven experience in one or more low voltage communications systems - CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, public address, intercom, audio visual, telephone, fiber/copper network infrastructure, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and passenger/real-time information systems and associated hardware and software
  • Knowledgeable in AutoCAD/Revit
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or 4 years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience with transportation (mass transit/rail, aviation, etc.) communications systems preferred
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with desire to seek PE certification or PE certification preferred
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification preferred
  • Alignment to C3M's Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Nice to have

  • Proven experience with transportation (mass transit/rail, aviation, etc.) communications systems
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with desire to seek PE certification or PE certification
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification

What we offer

  • Health/dental/vision benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement/401k
  • Company Contribution plan
  • Life insurance
  • Commuter benefit
  • Short & long term disability
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • FSA
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Back-up daycare
  • Tutoring & family support benefits
  • EAP/Work-Life assistance
  • Holiday contribution program

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