Job Description

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 you be the full-time **N&T Backbone Transmission Network (BTN) Designer** we’re looking for? 

Your future role

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


You'll play a key role in designing and delivering N&T Backbone Transmission Network (BTN) specifications that align with the System Delivery Plan, ensuring seamless deployment and integration. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (installation teams, cybersecurity teams, power experts), contribute to technical reviews, and support deployment activities such as installation, testing, and commissioning.


You’ll specifically take care of BTN design specifications (Preliminary and Detailed Design) and ensure compliance with quality processes, but also contribute to addressing plans and technical room surveys.


We’ll look to you for:

  • Elaborating N&T BTN Design specifications in line with engineering rules and best practices
    Ensuring adherence to quality processes and promoting ethical conduct
    Minimizing deployment costs, lead times, and risks through efficient design
    Developing BTN requirements with a focus on dimensioning especially in IP-MPLS network and cybersecurity
    Supporting functional validation and troubleshooting tasks
    Preparing and executing design reviews and managing technical gaps

    • 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:

  • BE/Master’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience

  • Mandatory knowledge and work experience in IP-MPLS solutions (in Nokia / Alcatel-Lucent IP-MPLS portfolio would be much preferable)

  • Proven experience in LAN/WAN design and deployment of GbEthernet

  • Knowledge of RFC protocols, IP routing, QoS, and cybersecurity (, Radius, Firewall)

  • Familiarity with monitoring tools, traffic analysis, and general IP techniques

  • Certifications such as CCNP or CCIE (or equivalent)

  • Experience with fiber deployments and troubleshooting (desirable)

  • Knowledge of major telco suppliers like Cisco, Nokia, Juniper, Huawei, etc.


    • 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:

  • Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

  • Work with new security standards for rail signalling

  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

  • Contribute to innovative projects

  • Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  • Progress towards leadership roles or technical specialisation

  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

    • 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.


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