CBTC Project Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a CBTC Project Engineer to lead complex rail systems projects with a strong focus on execution, technical oversight, and disciplined delivery. This remote-friendly role supports train control system specs, design reviews, testing, migration planning, and implementation across legacy and new rail fleets.

You will partner with internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders to ensure system assurance, configuration control, and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in rail systems projects.
• Proven track record in managing complex rail systems projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex rail systems projects, ensuring adherence to design schedules and budgets.
• Provide engineering support and prepare technical specifications for CBTC systems.
• Oversee technical reviews of system designs for both legacy and new rail fleets.
• Conduct oversight and witness factory testing and field implementation for train control subsystems.
• Support migration and cutover planning for train control systems on existing rail systems.
• Manage configuration and change management processes for large train control procurements.
• Develop and implement system assurance and quality plans to meet industry standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE, CSEE or PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a CBTC Project Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.
This role will lead complex rail systems projects with a strong focus on engineering execution, technical oversight, and disciplined delivery against schedule and budget commitments. The position will support train control system specifications, design reviews, testing, migration planning, and implementation activities across both legacy and new rail fleets. You will also partner closely with internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders to help ensure system assurance, configuration control, and quality standards are met.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $103,500 – $181,100 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex rail systems projects, ensuring adherence to design schedules and budgets
• Provide engineering support and prepare technical specifications for CBTC systems
• Oversee technical reviews of system designs for both legacy and new rail fleets
• Conduct oversight and witness factory testing and field implementation for train control subsystems
• Support migration and cutover planning for train control systems on existing rail systems
• Manage configuration and change management processes for large train control procurements
• Develop and implement system assurance and quality plans to meet industry standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in rail systems projects
• Proven track record in managing complex rail systems projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Systems Engineering Certification, or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Familiarity with IEEE, CENELEC, and ISO standards
• Strong knowledge of key suppliers and rail systems vendors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel to client or project sites as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.