Signals Engineering Technician

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in New York, NY is seeking a motivated Signal Engineering Technician to join our Signals team. You will support the planning, design, drafting, and delivery of signal and train control systems for major transportation projects across North America.

The role blends traditional engineering with hands-on CAD work using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and OpenRail Designer, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable signaling solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in railroad, transit, or transportation signal engineering.
• Experience preparing signal design documents and construction plans.
• Familiarity with AREMA guidelines and applicable railroad/transit standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare signal system designs for railroad, commuter rail, transit, and light rail projects.
• Develop signal plans, layouts, circuit drawings, and construction documents.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRail, or similar CAD platforms.
• Assist in the design of interlockings, wayside signal systems, train control systems, and related interfaces.
• Develop signal layouts, control line drawings, aspect charts, and equipment location plans.
• Coordinate designs with track, communications, traction power, OCS, civil, structural, and operations disciplines.
• Prepare specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and design modifications during construction.
• Support field investigations, site visits, testing activities, and commissioning efforts.
• Maintain compliance with AREMA, FRA, APTA, client, and project-specific design standards.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Support project schedules and collaborate with project teams to meet budget and delivery objectives.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

CADD Production

Microsoft Office

Signal engineering

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare signal system designs for railroad, commuter rail, transit, and light rail projects.
• Develop signal plans, layouts, circuit drawings, application designs, and construction documents.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRail, or similar CADD platforms.
• Assist in the design of: Interlockings Wayside signal systems Train control systems Grade crossing warning systems Positive Train Control (PTC) interfaces Communications‑based train control (CBTC) support systems
• Develop signal layouts, control line drawings, aspect charts, and equipment location plans.
• Coordinate designs with track, communications, traction power, OCS, civil, structural, and operations disciplines.
• Prepare specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and design modifications during construction.
• Support field investigations, site visits, testing activities, and commissioning efforts.
• Maintain compliance with AREMA, FRA, APTA, client, and project‑specific design standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Support project schedules and collaborate with project teams to meet budget and delivery objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in railroad, transit, or transportation signal engineering.
• Experience preparing signal design documents and construction plans.
• Strong proficiency with: AutoCAD MicroStation OpenRail Designer (preferred) Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of railroad and transit signaling principles and practices.
• Familiarity with AREMA guidelines and applicable railroad/transit standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred but not required.
• EIT/FE certification.
• Experience working with transit agencies, commuter rail operators, freight railroads, or design‑build projects.
• Familiarity with: PTC systems CBTC systems Interlocking design Crossing warning systems System integration activities
• Experience with ProjectWise, Bentley applications, or other transportation design platforms.
• Previous field construction support, testing, or commissioning experience.

Key Competencies

• Engineering Design
• CADD Production & Drawing Development
• Signal System Integration
• Technical Problem Solving
• Quality Management
• Construction Support
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Compensation Range

$95,975.90 - $109,686.74

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Signal Engineering Technician to join our growing Signals team. This position is ideal for an engineering professional with experience in railroad and transit signal systems who also possesses strong CADD production capabilities. The successful candidate will support the planning, design, drafting, and delivery of signal and train control systems for major transportation infrastructure projects throughout North America. This role combines traditional engineering responsibilities with hands‑on development of design documents using industry‑standard CAD platforms. The Signal Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative signaling solutions.

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.