Sr. Rail Signals Designer

systrausa; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is a global leader in mass transit and railroad industries. SYSTRA USA seeks a Sr.

Signals Designer to design, develop, and test signaling systems to customer specs, providing direction to technicians and delivering engineering solutions across complex rail networks. Responsibilities include proposal support, project scope/schedule/budget management, plan and design transportation systems, QA/QC, review and seal drawings (if licensed), develop signal circuits, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering field.

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.
• Develop signal circuit designs.
• Design signal circuit drawing typicals.
• Review project specifications and drawings.
• Analyze and review the design requirements to ensure match with customers' specifications.
• Mentor junior staff.

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.
• Develop signal circuit designs.
• Design signal circuit drawing typicals.
• Review project specifications and drawings.
• Analyze and review the design requirements to ensure match with customers' specifications.
• Mentor junior staff.

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.