Rail Signaling & Radio Systems Lead

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Transit Rail Division is seeking a Rail Superintendent for Signaling and Radio Systems to lead the signaling and radio teams and ensure safe, reliable rail service across their network.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of supervisory experience in rail signaling or transit, a related bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage budgets and contracts while fostering collaboration with unions and external partners.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory/management roles in railroad signaling or transit industries.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred or required.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and coordinate with unions and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rail signaling and radio systems teams and ensure compliance with policies.
• Analyze maintenance trends, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with agencies, contractors, and unions to deliver safe, reliable service.

Skills

Rail signaling

Transit maintenance

Leadership

Budget management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

King County Metro Transit Rail Division is seeking a Rail Superintendent for Signaling and Radio Systems to lead the signaling and radio teams and ensure safe, reliable rail service across their network.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of supervisory experience in rail signaling or transit, a related bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage budgets and contracts while fostering collaboration with unions and external partners.