Manager, Signals & Communication

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Manager of Signals & Communications leads the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of signals, communication, and wayside detection systems throughout an assigned territory. The role oversees the systems’ full lifecycle, including installation, maintenance, inspections, functionality testing, and quality control, while supporting and developing the teams responsible for daily operations. The position combines technical expertise with leadership and planning to support safe and efficient rail operations.

Requirements

Technical degree in electro-mechanics or a related field, or at least 5 years of railroad operating supervisory experience.
Technical and regulatory railroad knowledge.
Proficiency with CAD, Microsoft applications, and specialized railroad-signal software, such as data event recorders, railway crossing controllers, and wayside detector controllers.
Knowledge of wayside and crossing detection and control systems and signal-related apparatus, including ABS, CTC, Search Light and Color Light Signals, Hot Box Detectors, Interlockers, AEI Readers, GCP3000+, MS4000, XP4, PMD-3, and GCP4000/5000.
Experience with enterprise data systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, RMI, and e-procurement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to collaborate across departments.
Situational awareness and decision-making ability to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment.
CROR and GCOR qualification.
Must complete a pre-employment physical and hearing and vision medical review.
May be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening.
Must undergo background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history.
Must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Class 1 railroad signal maintenance, installation, and signal design.

Responsibilities

Oversee installation, maintenance, and inspection of railway crossing and signal systems, wayside detectors, and communication systems, ensuring proper function and regulatory compliance.
Perform regular quality control and functionality testing of signal systems within the assigned territory.
Develop, write, and enforce specifications and work procedures.
Collaborate with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
Support hiring to fill vacancies, train employees in operating practices under federal regulations and company policies, and administer discipline as needed.
Identify maintenance and rehabilitation priority projects and seek local, state, and federal funding opportunities for capital projects.
Perform profitability analysis, manage third-party financing, and develop project plans and specifications.
Build and manage signal operating and capital budgets.
Prepare cost estimates for signal and communication projects and determine internal and contractor labor assignments and costs.
Manage procurement required for installation, maintenance, and inspection of signal systems in the assigned territory.
Prepare reports and analysis for regional management.
Promote safe operations.
Manage projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
Life insurance.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and life insurance coverages.
Flexible spending and health savings account plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan.
On-the-job training.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Relocation assistance may be offered.