Signal Design Associate

Burns Engineering, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Signal Design Associate to join our Philadelphia office. This role involves assisting senior engineering staff in technical activities and learning design processes under supervision.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and have some relevant experience, preferably with AutoCAD and Microstation skills. We pride ourselves on client service and are looking for motivated individuals to enhance our team.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn design basics and grow within the firm.
• Experience in design preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineering staff on assigned projects.
• Learn and execute design processes under supervision.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines.
• Conduct on-site inspections with senior staff.

Skills

Design and analyses basics

AutoCAD

Microstation

Railroad signaling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought‑after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

Rail & Transit

For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking an Signal Design Associate to join our office in Philadelphia, Pa.

Position Summary

Assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns the discipline technical policies and procedures. Under supervision, participates in technical studies, investigations and designs on assigned projects. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget and of high technical quality.

• Learns company technical policies, procedures and standards during the execution of projects for clients.
• Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior technical staff when needed.
• Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
• Observes and learns the execution of specific engineering studies and design analyses.
• Accompanies senior technical staff in performing on‑site inspections during construction and learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Actively participates in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.

Key Requirements

• A demonstrated ability to learn the basics of design and analyses within his or her discipline and grow within the firm
• 1-3 years experience preferred
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Microstation experience preferred
• Railroad signaling experience preferred
• Bachelors Degree from a four‑year undergraduate engineering program

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