Senior Rail & Transit Signals Engineering Lead

Aecom2; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecom2 is seeking a Signals Discipline Lead with extensive rail and transit signal system experience. You will lead engineering teams, develop comprehensive signal design packages, and coordinate with multidisciplinary disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

The role involves design, analysis, testing, and commissioning support for conventional signaling, PTC, CBTC, ATP, and ATC systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and lifecycle costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field with 8+ years rail signal design experience.
• PE licensure or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• Experience with AREMA guidelines, FRA regulations, and signal design practices.
• Proficient with CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit signal systems across all project phases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, designers, and CAD staff.
• Develop signal design packages including layouts, interlocking plans, and related construction documents.
• Design and analyze wayside signal systems, interlockings, and train control components.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, BOMs, cost estimates, and design reports.

Skills

AREMA guidelines

FRA regulations

Signal design

Logic equations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

PE licensure or ability to obtain within two years

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Aecom2 is seeking a Signals Discipline Lead with extensive rail and transit signal system experience. You will lead engineering teams, develop comprehensive signal design packages, and coordinate with multidisciplinary disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

The role involves design, analysis, testing, and commissioning support for conventional signaling, PTC, CBTC, ATP, and ATC systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and lifecycle costs.