Senior Rail Signals Engineering Lead

AECOM; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

In-person Day 1 onboarding at AECOM

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Signals Discipline Lead for rail and transit projects in the United States. You will lead design and delivery of signal systems, mentor engineers, perform QA/QC, and coordinate interfaces with traction power, communications, and control systems.

Responsibilities include developing design packages, leading FAT/SAT activities, and supporting project planning, risk assessment, and client engagement. A PE license or path to licensure within two years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years rail signal design/testing/construction experience.
• PE licensure or ability to obtain within two years.
• Experience with AREMA guidelines and FRA regulations.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD/MicroStation).
• Experience reading and programming logic and vital logic equations.
• Experience with electro-mechanical signal controllers and cab signaling.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit signal systems across multiple rail modes.
• Provide technical leadership, QA/QC, and mentoring to engineers and CAD staff.
• Develop signal design packages including layouts, interlocking plans, and route charts.
• Design and analyze wayside signal systems, interlockings, and grade crossing warning systems.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, BOQs, and design reports for project delivery.
• Coordinate interfaces with traction power, communications, SCADA, and other systems.
• Support FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and revenue service implementation.
• Lead scope, scheduling, risk assessment, and business development activities.
• Conduct field investigations, site inspections, and RFIs; review submittals.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders; ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain within two years

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Signals Discipline Lead for rail and transit projects in the United States. You will lead design and delivery of signal systems, mentor engineers, perform QA/QC, and coordinate interfaces with traction power, communications, and control systems.

Responsibilities include developing design packages, leading FAT/SAT activities, and supporting project planning, risk assessment, and client engagement. A PE license or path to licensure within two years is preferred.