Project Engineer, Signaling and Train Control

AECOM • Sacramento, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Signaling and Train Control, for an on-site role 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. Systems covered 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 involves reviewing engineering deliverables, supporting requirements management and system architecture, coordinating interfaces, evaluating supplier and contractor designs, and supporting safety, regulatory, and independent assessment activities. It also develops and reviews testing and commissioning strategies and documentation. Travel of approximately 25–50% along the project alignment throughout California’s Central Valley is expected.

The role supports the project through design, construction, testing, commissioning, final acceptance, revenue service demonstration, and operational handover. AECOM provides sponsorship and relocation. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits may vary depending on employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience taking signaling systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering deliverables on large transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of systems integration and safety-critical railway applications.
• 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.
• Strong technical writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or membership in a recognized professional institution such as IRSE; additional relevant experience may be accepted instead of licensure.
• At least 10 years of experience in railway signaling, train control, or rail systems engineering.
• 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 signaling system test plans, test procedures, and 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.
• Travel approximately 25–50% along the project alignment throughout the Central Valley, California.

Benefits

• 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 and employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Sponsorship.
• Relocation assistance.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

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