Signaling Engineer – Train Control & Systems (Hybrid)

Egis; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Professional development

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Egis seeks an experienced Engineer, Signaling for our Sacramento, CA office to deliver complex transportation infrastructure projects. You will develop technical solutions, coordinate interfaces, and support project delivery through implementation and readiness.

The role requires 10+ years in signaling, design to operational acceptance, and PE licensure or ability to obtain it, with experience in ETCS/ERTMS, CBTC, and related signaling tech. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• 10+ years of experience in railway signaling, train control, or rail systems engineering.
• Proven experience delivering signaling systems through design, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational acceptance.
• Experience with ETCS, ERTMS, CBTC, PTC, ATP, ATO, or similar signaling and train control technologies.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, safety-critical transportation systems, railway communications, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical deliverables, support regulatory and safety approvals, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors on complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve signaling engineering deliverables throughout design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Support requirements management, system architecture development, and interface coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Review supplier and contractor designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and operational needs.
• Provide technical oversight for digital signaling and train control systems, including interlockings, traffic management, train detection, communications, and automation technologies.
• Prepare and review documentation supporting safety, regulatory, and operational approvals.
• Develop and support testing, commissioning, system integration, defect resolution, and final acceptance activities.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, operators, consultants, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery and system handover.

Skills

Railway signaling

Train control

Systems engineering

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

ETCS/ERTMS

CBTC

PTC

ATO

Job description

Egis seeks an experienced Engineer, Signaling for our Sacramento, CA office to deliver complex transportation infrastructure projects. You will develop technical solutions, coordinate interfaces, and support project delivery through implementation and readiness.

The role requires 10+ years in signaling, design to operational acceptance, and PE licensure or ability to obtain it, with experience in ETCS/ERTMS, CBTC, and related signaling tech. Hybrid work options available.