Alstom Power Inc

Test and Commissioning Engineer

Alstom Power Inc$100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in railway signaling or communication systems testing & commissioning.
  • Experience in CBTC, ERTMS, or similar rail systems.
  • Experience in site execution, system integration testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee installation supervision and execute commissioning activities for railway signaling subsystems.
  • Deploy and ensure strict adherence to Alstom Installation and T&C processes.
  • Manage technical interfaces between stakeholders to support T&C activities.
  • Perform and coordinate field testing and commissioning of CBTC systems.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain commissioning plans and test procedures.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure site readiness for commissioning activities.
  • Ensure strict compliance with EHS requirements and support project performance objectives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement in a niche industry.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge railway technologies.
  • Supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Engagement with industry leaders and experts.
  • Ability to contribute to significant projects in the rail sector.
Full Job Description
Join us as full-time Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Engineer, and you'll be looking at a career-defining role based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Purpose

The Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Engineer is responsible for overseeing installation supervision and executing commissioning activities for railway signaling subsystems (e.g., Interlocking [IXL], Automatic Train Control [ATC], Data Communication Systems [DCS], etc.). The role ensures systems are delivered successfully and handed over to the customer or warranty phase in full compliance with project requirements.

Governance & Process Leadership
• Deploy and ensure strict adherence to Alstom Installation and T&C processes and standards across all site activities.
• Manage internal (Engineering, Installation) and external (Customer, Partners, Third Parties) technical interfaces to ensure smooth execution of T&C activities.
• Promote a culture of process discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Capture, formalize, and share Return on Experience (REX), contributing to process, tool, and reference library improvements.
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and process gaps, and propose corrective and improvement actions.

System Testing & Commissioning

  • Perform and coordinate field testing and commissioning activities for CBTC systems.
  • Validate proper integration and functionality of signaling, train control, and station systems.
  • Execute key testing phases:
    • Post Installation Check-Out (PICO)
    • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
    • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • Apply a structured and systematic testing methodology, aligned with project milestones.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve issues through troubleshooting, log analysis, and root cause analysis.
  • Record and manage Non-Conformities (NCRs) and defects with full traceability until closure.
  • Ensure proper reporting and evidence collection to support validation and certification activities.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare, review, and maintain commissioning plans, test procedures, and test reports.
  • Ensure all T&C activities are performed in compliance with:
    • Contractual requirements
    • Technical specifications
    • Alstom standards and processes.
  • Verify system compliance with functional, performance, and safety requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date method statements and procedures for installation and commissioning scope.
  • Support definition and execution of cut-over strategies (especially for brownfield projects).


Coordination & Handover

  • Collaborate with Design, Installation, and Operations teams to ensure site readiness for commissioning activities.
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to support smooth execution.
  • Prepare and maintain 4-week lookahead plans, aligned with project schedule and priorities.
  • Participate in site coordination and access planning meetings, ensuring activity alignment with site constraints.
  • Facilitate training and handover to Operations & Maintenance teams.
  • Provide regular progress updates, KPI tracking, and reporting, identifying and resolving technical or operational blockers.


Safety, Quality & Project Performance (QCD)

Ensure strict compliance with EHS requirements, leading hazard identification and mitigation for site activities.
• Contribute to achieving project Quality, Cost, Delivery objectives through efficient execution and proactive risk management.
• Ensure implementation of a zero-incident and zero-defect approach in all T&C activities.
• Support Safety and Quality teams with accurate test reports and deviation analysis.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in railway signaling or communication systems testing & commissioning
  • Experience in CBTC, ERTMS, or similar rail systems
  • Experience in site execution, system integration testing, and troubleshooting


Competencies & Skills

  • Deep understanding of rail operations and safety protocols.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Adaptability to high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours (nights, weekends, holidays).
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Customer-focused and results-driven.
  • Technologically adept and open to learning new tools.
  • Valid driving license


Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

About Alstom Power Inc

Alstom Power Inc. is a provider of power generation equipment and services for the energy industry. The company offers a range of products and services, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and environmental control systems. Alstom Power Inc. is a subsidiary of Alstom SA, a French multinational company that specializes in the production of transport and energy infrastructure. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut. Alstom Power Inc. has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors.
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