Senior Rail Signaling & Transit Systems Expert

HNTB; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 288,000; Part time

Job summary

HNTB in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a rail signaling design professional to support major rail projects. The role covers track design, signal systems, OSC, communications, and traction power, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior staff.

The position emphasizes independent work, sound decision-making on field conditions, collaboration with client contacts, and delivering bid documents, conceptual and final designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 14 years of rail experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions on site conditions.
• Experience or potential to lead rail signaling projects with teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and provide senior technical direction for rail transit projects from conceptual engineering to construction.
• Design and calculate track design, signal systems, OSC, and traction power systems.
• Prepare bid documents, proposals, estimates, reports, designs, specifications and plans.
• Develop conceptual and final design track alignments, cross sections and track charts.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and supervise project tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rail signaling

Independent work

Decision making

Team supervision

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

HNTB in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a rail signaling design professional to support major rail projects. The role covers track design, signal systems, OSC, communications, and traction power, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior staff.

The position emphasizes independent work, sound decision-making on field conditions, collaboration with client contacts, and delivering bid documents, conceptual and final designs.