Senior Rail Signals Design Lead

systrausa; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA USA is seeking a Sr. Signals Designer to design, develop, and test signaling systems for diverse rail projects.

The role directs technicians, delivers engineering solutions, and ensures conformance to customer specifications and contract requirements. Responsibilities include developing proposals, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and mentoring junior staff while adhering to QA/QC standards and safety practices across complex interlocking, grade crossing, and automatic signaling

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering field.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience designing interlockings, grade crossings, and automatics.
• Experience with signal equipment manufacturers, consultants, and railroads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical proposals and cost estimates based on client specs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget with milestone reporting.
• Assist with plan and design of transportation systems and structures following standards.
• Follow QA/QC policies and identify quality and safety issues within project scope.
• Review and seal design drawings, if licensed.
• Develop signal circuit designs.
• Design signal circuit drawing typicals.
• Review project specifications and drawings.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Signal design

Project management

Mentorship

QA/QC adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Design software

Drawing tools

Job description

SYSTRA USA is seeking a Sr. Signals Designer to design, develop, and test signaling systems for diverse rail projects.

The role directs technicians, delivers engineering solutions, and ensures conformance to customer specifications and contract requirements. Responsibilities include developing proposals, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and mentoring junior staff while adhering to QA/QC standards and safety practices across complex interlocking, grade crossing, and automatic signaling