Rail Traction Software Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Transit pass

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking a Rail Electrical Worker Programmer to test and maintain software for traction electrification systems, including SCADA and PLC programming. You will work with electrical engineers and project teams to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrified rail systems within the Rail Division.

The role emphasizes communication across diverse teams, problem solving, and safety culture, with a strong focus on delivering high standards of customer service and system

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Rail Electrical Worker.
• Experience in software deployment, preferably for traction electrification systems, railway systems, or industrial automation.
• Experience with SCADA systems, real-time control systems, or embedded software development.
• Proficiency in debugging real-time and embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain software for traction power control systems, including SCADA, PLC programming, and real-time monitoring applications.
• Integrate software with traction electrification hardware such as substations and overhead systems.
• Translate technical specifications into functional software solutions with engineers and stakeholders.
• Execute test plans including simulation-based testing and field validation for reliability.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Embedded software development

C

C++

Python

Ladder logic

Job description

King County Metro Transit is seeking a Rail Electrical Worker Programmer to test and maintain software for traction electrification systems, including SCADA and PLC programming. You will work with electrical engineers and project teams to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrified rail systems within the Rail Division.

The role emphasizes communication across diverse teams, problem solving, and safety culture, with a strong focus on delivering high standards of customer service and system