Project Engineer

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward-thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of teamwork and trustworthiness.

Overview

Nomad Digital has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Engineering team in Europe. The position will be based in Amsterdam/Utrecht region, home based. Candidates must be fluent in both Dutch and English.

Working closely with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager, you will coordinate the technical delivery of projects, from solution design and documentation through to implementation, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and engage with clients where required, ensuring successful project outcomes.

The role requires strong knowledge of IP networking, wireless technologies, and Linux platforms, along with at least three years of hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices such as switches, routers, and access points. Experience with satellite communications is an advantage.

Occasional extended international travel may be required for certain projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in a team with the Project Manager to coordinate internal teams and ensure all deliverables are completed within the specified timescales.
  • Client interaction to determine requirements, agree on solutions, review documentation, agree on test plans, and present results.
  • High-level design from the bid technical proposal; finalise design during the project phase.
  • Create project documents in line with requirements and planning:
  o Documenting the design, including synoptics.
  o Integration documents in case third-party solutions have to be integrated.
  o Test specifications.
  o Configuration, training, and installation manuals.
  o Documents for handover to operations.
  • Responsible for defining and reviewing configuration to match the design objectives, with the support of the internal team.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting in case of issues, both through own investigation and by coordinating with other internal teams or manufacturers. Can act as 3rd line support to internal teams.
  • Managing the handover to the client or in-house support staff, including training.

Qualification Requirements:

Essential

• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, LAN and VLAN IP planning.
• User knowledge of Linux.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Mobile data networks, and general technical hybrid Telecom & IT experience.
• Knowledge of certification requirements for railway.
• Linux REDHAT certified or Debian certified.
• Degree level in Electrical / Electronic / IT / Computing Engineering or a related subject.
• Understanding of IT/Telecom Operations and Maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of antenna design and antenna placement. RF Telecom knowledge.

Experience Requirements:

Essential:

• At least 3 years hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting various network devices including switches, routers, and access points.
• Remote management experience using SSH.
• Very good communication skills, both technical and user facing in English and Dutch.
• Good documentation skills.
  • Experience creating system schematics, Bills of materials, test documents and technical processes and procedures.

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and preferably Visio.

• Thorough and logical approach to planning and implementation.

Desirable:

• Experience working in rail/transportation sector, with understanding of Operations and Maintenance procedures. 
• Wi-Fi and/or RF planning and implementation experience. 
• Experience with hardware integration, interface definition and reviewing schematics. 
• Experience working with Puppet, Zabbix and GIT.
• Experience with VM’s and Containerization. 
• Experience with security and penetration testing.

Other Essential Requirements 

• The candidate must be fluent in Dutch and English
• Familiarity with industrial and maintenance processes in a railway environment is not an absolute requirement but strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel within Europe: 10% - 20% (depending on project phase). Some regular business trips to Scandinavia area are high probable.
• Able to work onsite, in train depots or shunting yards.

Key Behavioural Competencies 

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in pressurized situations
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Ability to work to set deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask effectively ensuring timescales are met
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude

Our Commitment:

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs. 

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.  

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email HR@nomadrail.com.