Senior Signals Engineering Lead – Rail & Transit

STV; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

STV is seeking a highly experienced Senior Signals Engineering Specialist to join our Systems team. This role will serve as a senior technical resource supporting planning, design, integration, testing, and implementation of complex railway and transit signal systems.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in rail and/or transit signaling, with strong technical knowledge of signal system design, train control, system integration, and applicable industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, or Computer Engineering.
• 12+ years of rail or transit signaling experience.
• Experience with design, integration, testing, commissioning of railway signal systems.
• Strong understanding of signal system principles, architecture, interfaces, safety.
• Experience preparing or reviewing signaling drawings, specs, calculations, system requirements.
• Experience coordinating signaling with other railway disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments with quality and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical specialist across planning through commissioning.
• Review and oversee signal designs, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Support design and implementation of signaling and train control technologies.
• Lead design reviews and identify risks, interface issues, constructability concerns.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, cutover and commissioning.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with scope development and estimates.
• Support proposals and business development with technical input.

Skills

Signal engineering leadership

Rail signaling

Cross-functional collaboration

Client interface

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Systems/Computer Engineering

Tools

CBTC

PTC

Interlocking systems

Way-side signaling

Train control systems

Job description

STV is seeking a highly experienced Senior Signals Engineering Specialist to join our Systems team. This role will serve as a senior technical resource supporting planning, design, integration, testing, and implementation of complex railway and transit signal systems.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in rail and/or transit signaling, with strong technical knowledge of signal system design, train control, system integration, and applicable industry