Communications Lead Jobs in Kentucky

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

As a key leader within the Signaling & Systems team under Digital Intelligence, you will lead a geographically distributed team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. You will collaborate closely with system architects, technical project managers, cross-functional subsystem teams, and customers to deliver complex, integrated communications solutions across infrastructure projects.

How will you make a difference?

This role plays a critical part in the successful delivery of challenging projects to Customers in organizing a highly skilled team of Engineers and providing critical visibility to leadership to ensure efficient execution with the ability to make critical decisions on both technical and commercial issues.

You will drive execution excellence by aligning engineering delivery with business objectives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while developing a high-performing team.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of communications engineering principles, including network and RF systems
• Experience with integrated subsystem delivery (e.g., CCTV, PA, VMS, telephony, SCADA)
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and project execution
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and risk management capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering/project management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience managing distributed or global teams
• Familiarity with rail, transit, or critical infrastructure systems
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in communications systems
• Experience with large-scale, multidisciplinary project environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical professionals across multiple locations
• Plan, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of communications engineering projects
• Oversee resource allocation, capacity planning, and forecasting to optimize efficiency
• Ensure successful project delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, technical designs, and project documentation
• Manage project financials, including cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, invoices, and change orders
• Partner with system architects and project managers to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide regular portfolio-level reporting to leadership on performance, cost, risks, and schedule status
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and execution methodologies
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development of team members
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence

Leadership Expectations

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
• Mentor and develop team members to build technical expertise and leadership capability
• Align team objectives with broader organizational and strategic goals
• Enable effective decision-making by providing clear, data-driven insights to leadership
• Champion collaboration across teams and functions

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Primarily office-based work involving extended periods at a desk
• Occasional travel may be required

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

It is preferred that this role report to one of our offices in Englewood, CO; Jacksonville, FL; Louisville, KY; Woodbury, MN.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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