Project Engineer, Signaling and Train Control

AECOM • Fresno, CA

4d • $120,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Signaling and Train Control, for an on-site role based in Sacramento, Fresno, or Bakersfield, California. The position provides engineering leadership for railway signaling and train control systems on a major transportation infrastructure project, supporting design, integration, testing, and commissioning. The systems include ETCS Level 2, Automatic Route Setting, Computer-Based Interlockings, Radio Block Centers, Traffic Management Systems, axle counter train detection, broken rail detection, and integrated train control and communications systems.

The role reviews signaling engineering deliverables; supports requirements management, system architecture, and interface definition; evaluates supplier and contractor designs; and supports safety, regulatory, and independent assessment activities. It also develops and reviews testing and commissioning strategies and documentation. Travel is approximately 25–50% along the project alignment throughout California’s Central Valley.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. AECOM states that sponsorship and relocation are provided. Compensation is expected to range from $120,000 to $180,000 per year, based on location and individual qualifications. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• At least ten years of experience in railway signaling, train control, or rail systems engineering (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Strong working knowledge of systems integration and safety-critical railway applications.
• Strong technical writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of professional licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience taking signaling systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering deliverables on large transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting requirements management, system architecture development, and interface definition.
• Experience reviewing supplier and contractor designs against project specifications and operational requirements.
• Experience developing and reviewing test plans, test procedures, and commissioning documentation.
• Experience witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and System Integration Testing.
• Experience preparing documentation supporting regulatory, safety, and operational approvals.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or membership of a recognized professional institution such as IRSE.
• ETCS Level 2 or ERTMS deployment experience.
• Experience with CBTC, PTC, ATP, or ATO systems.
• High-speed rail project experience.
• Familiarity with high-speed FRA requirements and U.S. rail regulations.
• Working knowledge of EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129.
• Experience supporting system certification, safety approvals, and entry into revenue service.
• Experience resolving technical issues in the field and leading design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve signaling engineering deliverables throughout design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure technical documentation is complete, coordinated, and developed in accordance with Program requirements and applicable standards.
• Support requirements management, system architecture development, and interface definition for train control.
• Review supplier and contractor designs for compliance with Program specifications and operational requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces among signaling, telecommunications, rolling stock, track, traction power, and operations teams.
• Provide technical oversight and engineering support for ETCS Level 2, Automatic Route Setting, Computer-Based Interlockings, and Radio Block Centers.
• Provide technical oversight for Traffic Management Systems, axle counter train detection, broken rail detection, and integrated train control and communications systems.
• Support FRA submissions and coordination, and prepare and review documentation for regulatory, safety, and operational approvals.
• Work with safety assurance teams, authorizing authorities, operators, and Program stakeholders to obtain approvals and certifications.
• Support development of safety cases, hazard analyses, and compliance documentation.
• Address technical review comments and closeout actions raised by regulators and independent assessors.
• Develop and review test plans, test procedures, and signaling system commissioning strategies.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, and operational trial running.
• Witness testing and verify compliance with performance and safety requirements.
• Coordinate defect management, corrective actions, and final system acceptance; support revenue service demonstration and operational handover.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Sponsorship is provided.
• Relocation is provided.
• Award-winning training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level