Rail Electrical Programmer: Traction Software & SCADA

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Rail Division seeks a Rail Electrical Worker Programmer to test and maintain traction power software. You will program control systems, monitor real-time interfaces, and support integration with substations and overhead systems. Collaboration with engineers and project teams ensures safe, reliable operation across Puget Sound rail networks.

The role emphasizes effective communication, problem-solving, and a strong safety culture in a large public transit environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years as a Rail Electrical Worker.
• Experience with software deployment for traction electrification systems.
• Experience with SCADA, real-time control, or embedded software.
• Proficiency in debugging real-time embedded software.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain software for traction power control systems including SCADA and PLC programming.
• Integrate software with traction electrification hardware such as substations and catenary systems.
• Translate technical specs into functional software solutions with engineers and stakeholders.
• Execute test plans including simulations and field validation for reliability.
• Provide technical support and diagnose software issues; document architectures and specs.
• Improve software performance for energy efficiency and reliability; ensure standards conformance.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Education

Washington State Journey Electrician Certificate

WA Class B CDL (air brake)

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Embedded software

C/C++/Python

Job description

King County Metro Rail Division seeks a Rail Electrical Worker Programmer to test and maintain traction power software. You will program control systems, monitor real-time interfaces, and support integration with substations and overhead systems. Collaboration with engineers and project teams ensures safe, reliable operation across Puget Sound rail networks.

The role emphasizes effective communication, problem-solving, and a strong safety culture in a large public transit environment.