Senior Signal System Estimator – NYC Rail Projects

RailWorks Corporation; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in Farmingdale, NY is seeking a Signal System Estimator with extensive NYCT signaling experience to read contract documents, prepare detailed labor and material takeoffs, and generate accurate estimates.

Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the role requires in-office presence, field knowledge, and ability to coordinate with civil and track estimators on multiple projects. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 annually with overtime possibilities.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Ability to translate cable plans into detailed equipment lists (signal heads, switch machines, stop machines, axle counters, cases, etc.).
• Knowledge of Signal Rooms (Train Control Rooms, Relay Rooms) and associated equipment.
• Experience with Towers and Dispatchers Offices equipment and wiring.
• Able to determine working wire counts of multiple-strand signal cables.
• Experience with tie-ins between new and existing signal systems.
• Testing and In-Servicing (Commissioning) of signal systems including room and wayside equipment.
• Removal of decommissioned signal systems and cabling.
• 10 years’ experience in NYCT Signaling System and minimum 2 years in Signal Contracts.
• Must take NYCT work credential trainings (MTA track safety, OSHA 30).
• Three (3) years of recent related experience; railway or construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing material takeoffs from contract documents.
• Preparing detailed estimates of labor and material for every element of the work.
• Preparing estimates of temporary tie-ins for the entire project.
• Reading contract drawings and specifications.
• Field surveys.
• Preparing an explanation write-up of how the estimates are being prepared.
• Coordinate signal estimates with internal civil and track disciplined estimator.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Cable plans interpretation

Signal system knowledge

Field surveys

Reading contract drawings

Team coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

NYCT signaling systems experience

Job description

RailWorks Corporation in Farmingdale, NY is seeking a Signal System Estimator with extensive NYCT signaling experience to read contract documents, prepare detailed labor and material takeoffs, and generate accurate estimates.

Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the role requires in-office presence, field knowledge, and ability to coordinate with civil and track estimators on multiple projects. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 annually with overtime possibilities.