Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer

Hatch • West Mifflin, PA

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hatch, a respected consultant to the railroad and rail transit industries, is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Signal and Train Control Engineer. This role involves working with great people to make a difference and collaborating on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions. The company is a top employer offering a flexible work environment, long-term career development, and the opportunity to think globally while working locally. Hatch is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages innovation and reflects the communities they serve. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer and accommodate applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems.
• Design experience includes signal and train control systems, block design, ATC, PTC, CBTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, as well as highway crossing warning systems.
• Skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection and testing (FRA & Transit).
• Results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience
• Professional Engineer license
• Working background with DC Coded Track Circuits, AF Track Circuits, Crossing Predictors, MicroLok® and VPI/ iVPI® Vital/Non-Vital Interlocking Processors
• PTC and CBTC experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs for grade crossing warning systems in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare designs for signal system logic including both microprocessor and relay-based systems.
• Lead the development of signal system block designs based on train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.
• Prepare signal system-related drawings (Route and Aspect, Track and Signal, Typical and Detailed Circuits, etc.)
• Develop material and construction specifications and quantity estimates.
• Perform field inspections, report drafting and signal testing assistance.
• Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

What This Job Offers

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