Transit Systems Engineer

Modern Railway Systems; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k)

Annual raises/Bonuses

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Modern Railway Systems is seeking a Transit Systems Engineer to drive system-wide design for railroad and transit vehicle movements on the ESFV Light Rail project. You will define system requirements, interfaces, and performance criteria to ensure proper integration of signal, communications, and electrification systems for safe, reliable operations.

The role requires 2-5 years of transit experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse project team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in transit system design or similar environments.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
• Ability to travel occasionally for corporate events/training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system-level integration of transit systems.
• Perform block design calculations and braking analysis.
• Conduct traction power return current analysis for safety.
• Prepare systems documentation and test procedures.
• Support system design reviews to ensure alignment with objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Time management

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Job description

Transit Systems Engineer

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: MRS-- ESFV

Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

The Systems Engineer provides systemwide design deliverables for railroad and transit vehicle movements. This position will be supporting the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Light Rail project, working on highly sophisticated project deliverables. The role is responsible for defining system requirements, interfaces and performance criteria to ensure the proper development, integration and implementation of signal, communications and electrification systems while ensuring operational and safety objectives for transit systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and manage system-level integration of transit systems.
• Perform block design calculations including safe braking analysis.
• Perform traction power return current analysis to ensure broken rail protection.
• Train Performance Calculator Operation
• Troubleshoot complex system problems and identify root causes / corrective actions
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of technical presentations to customers
• Define system architectures, functional allocations, and interface requirements to ensure cohesive subsystem integration.
• Prepare systems documentation, including requirement specifications, schematics, drawings, etc.
• Support system design reviews (e.g., conceptual design, preliminary design, final design) to verify alignment with project and operational objectives.

Requirements & Configuration Management

• Develop, review, and maintain system requirements and requirements allocations to subsystem designs.
• Validate customer, regulatory, and operational inputs and translate them into clear system engineering outputs prior to design delivery.
• Review procurement and vendor submittals to verify compliance with system and project requirements.

Engineering Analysis & Technical Support

• Perform system-level and electrical circuit analysis to support novel or non-standard design architectures.
• Evaluate electrical equipment and product selections for compliance with technical specifications and system performance requirements.
• Analyze data collected from field surveys and testing activities to support troubleshooting, validation, and system performance assessments.

Documentation & Tools

• Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and verification forms supporting system design and validation activities.
• Data Analysis experience using Excel, MATLAB, Python, C, C++, etc
• Utilize project collaboration and document control tools (e.g., Box, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office) to manage system engineering deliverables.

Project Operations Support

• Perform cutover planning and support field engineering work for transit systems projects as needed.
• Support of shop drawing development and technical support of equipment procurement.

QUALIFICATIONS

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience within similar transit system design environment.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
• Ability to travel occasionally for Corporate Events and Training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Strong Time Management skills.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals and organizations representing public agencies, private utilities, subcontractors and suppliers.

Preferences

• Familiar with FRA regulations CFR 234, 236, NFPA and transit related codes/standards

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Work for an Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive company contribution to ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Company contribution to 401k.
• Annual Raises and Bonuses.
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
• Volunteer Time Off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.