Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Away from Work

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. seeks a Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer for its Rail Systems team in the United States.

The role focuses on design, installation and testing of railroad signal systems, including ATC, PTC, CBTC, and interlocking technologies. The candidate will lead block design, develop contract drawings, and collaborate with clients to deliver safe, compliant solutions for rail transit projects in Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in design, installation, signal testing, and operation/maintenance of railroad or rail transit signal systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs for grade crossing warning systems per regulations.
• Develop signal system logic for microprocessor and relay-based systems.
• Lead development of block designs based on train performance and headway analyses.
• Create signal system drawings (Route & Aspect, Track & Signal).
• Develop material and construction specs and quantity estimates.
• Perform field inspections and signal testing support.
• Collaborate with clients to incorporate signal requirements into Contract Documents.
• Contribute to innovative solutions on projects.

Skills

Signal systems design

ATC/PTC/CBTC

Electrical engineering

Contract drawings & specs

Project management

Interlocking technologies

Crossing warning systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MicroLok

VPI/iVPI

PTC/CBTC experience

Job description

Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer

Company: Hatch

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch, one of the nation’s most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Senior Rail Systems Signal and Train Control Engineer

Location(s)

Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and 10 or more years of relevant experience including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems. Design experience includes signal and train control systems, block design, ATC, PTC, CBTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, as well as highway crossing warning systems. Candidates must be skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection and testing (FRA & Transit). Project Management experience and a Professional Engineer license are a plus.

We are seeking a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working background with DC Coded Track Circuits, AF Track Circuits, Crossing Predictors, MicroLok® and VPI/ iVPI® Vital/Non-Vital Interlocking Processors preferred. PTC and CBTC experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare designs for grade crossing warning systems in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare designs for signal system logic including both microprocessor and relay-based systems.
• Lead the development of signal system block designs based on train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.
• Prepare signal system-related drawings (Route and Aspect, Track and Signal, Typical and Detailed Circuits, etc.)
• Develop material and construction specifications and quantity estimates.
• Perform field inspections, report drafting and signal testing assistance.
• Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Hatch is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees. This includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

The benefits listed above apply to US-based, full-time permanent applicants only. Hatch reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.