Sr. Rail Signals Designer

SYSTRA Consulting Inc; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in transit solutions is seeking a Sr. Signals Designer in Bloomfield, NJ. The role involves designing and testing signaling systems per customer specifications while managing project scope, schedule, and budget. Candidates should possess a BS in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience. Familiarity with signal interlockings and design software is crucial. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to significant transportation projects, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related experience in the railroad industry.
• Experience with signal equipment manufacturers and railroads.
• Proficient in design software and drawing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical proposals and develop cost proposals.
• Manage project work including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design transportation systems following regulatory standards.
• Implement QA/QC practices and identify safety issues.
• Seal design drawings if licensed.

Skills

Design interlockings

Signal equipment knowledge

Project management

QA/QC policies

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

SYSTRA is a global leader in the mass transit and railroad industries. SYSTRA USA has a presence in multiple geographic locations across the country: New York (Headquarters), New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. SYSTRA has been a dominant force in US railroad operations for more than 30 years. Globally, our firm has implemented railroad engineering projects in over 150 countries.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Signals Designer. The Sr. Signals Designer will design, develop, and test all aspects of a signaling system built to customer specifications and other contract requirements. The incumbent provides direction to technicians. Delivers value-added engineering solutions, products and support to valued customers, who’s systems range from highly complex integrated control centers that supervise and control complete railways to sophisticated train-based systems that automate train operation and protection, interlocking systems that ensure safe running across a network, and a complete range of trackside products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical proposals for new projects and help develop cost proposals based on client specifications.
• Manage assigned project work including scope, schedule, and budget and provide timely, quality milestone reporting.
• Assist with plan and design of transportation systems and structures, following construction, client, federal, state, and local standards and laws, using design software and drawing tools.
• Follow QA/QC policies and practices and Identify possible quality and safety issues within the scope of the project.
• Review and seal design drawings, if licensed.
• Design signal circuit drawing typicals.
• Review project specifications and drawings.
• Analyze and review the design requirements to ensure match with customers' specifications.

Qualifications

• BS inan Engineering field.
• 10+ years of related experience
• Design interlockings, grade crossings, and automatics.
• Experience with signal equipment manufacturers, consultants, and railroads.

SYSTRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.