Rail Signaling Design Engineer – CAD & Field Support

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in New York, NY is seeking a motivated Signal Engineering Technician to join our Signals team. You will support the planning, design, drafting, and delivery of signal and train control systems for major transportation projects across North America.

The role blends traditional engineering with hands-on CAD work using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and OpenRail Designer, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable signaling solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in railroad, transit, or transportation signal engineering.
• Experience preparing signal design documents and construction plans.
• Familiarity with AREMA guidelines and applicable railroad/transit standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare signal system designs for railroad, commuter rail, transit, and light rail projects.
• Develop signal plans, layouts, circuit drawings, and construction documents.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRail, or similar CAD platforms.
• Assist in the design of interlockings, wayside signal systems, train control systems, and related interfaces.
• Develop signal layouts, control line drawings, aspect charts, and equipment location plans.
• Coordinate designs with track, communications, traction power, OCS, civil, structural, and operations disciplines.
• Prepare specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and design modifications during construction.
• Support field investigations, site visits, testing activities, and commissioning efforts.
• Maintain compliance with AREMA, FRA, APTA, client, and project-specific design standards.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Support project schedules and collaborate with project teams to meet budget and delivery objectives.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

CADD Production

Microsoft Office

Signal engineering

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

Job description

STV Incorporated in New York, NY is seeking a motivated Signal Engineering Technician to join our Signals team. You will support the planning, design, drafting, and delivery of signal and train control systems for major transportation projects across North America.

The role blends traditional engineering with hands-on CAD work using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and OpenRail Designer, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable signaling solutions.