Sr. Rail Signals Designer

SYSTRA Consulting Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking a Sr. Signals Designer to design and develop signaling systems that meet customer specifications. The role involves managing project work, developing technical proposals, and ensuring compliance with design standards. The ideal candidate will have a BS in an engineering field, over 10 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of signal design and project management. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex transportation systems and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience with design software and drawing tools.
• Ability to review and seal design drawings if licensed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical proposals for new projects.
• Manage assigned project work including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design signal circuit drawing typicals.
• Analyze and review the design requirements.

Skills

Design interlockings

Experience with signal equipment manufacturers

Project management

Technical proposal development

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

Education

BS in an Engineering field

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.