Signal Engineer I

Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL

2d • $50

About The Position

Prepares schematic wiring diagrams and engineering drawings of basic existing and proposed elements of the Authority’s signal system.

Requirements

• Required to possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and approximately 1 year experience relating to this position.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Detailed knowledge of basic electricity and electronic circuits.
• Working knowledge of C or similar programming language.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Required to complete the Authority’s Signal and Interlocking programs.
• Light physical effort required.
• Subject to prevailing weather when traveling the Chicago Metropolitan Area when conducting field inspections, investigations, system cutovers, etc.
• Occasionally travels to and works at various field locations.
• Occasionally works on elevated, ballasted, and subway tracks adjacent to moving rail vehicles and energized power rails.
• Occasionally required to travel to other transit properties and contractor facilities located throughout North America.
• Occasionally required to work overtime (paid) to support after hours and weekend signal activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of drawings for the renewal, removal or addition of signal and crossing equipment.
• Participates in studies of equipment at field locations to prepare detailed drawings.
• Determines type and amount of materials and labor required to complete various projects and prepares necessary documents.
• Assists in the design and modification of circuits for signal and related equipment.
• Inspects signal equipment to ensure proper operations.
• Participates in studies of problematic units and parts to determine causes for malfunctions and suitable corrective action.
• Prepares operating instructions for new types of equipment.
• Maintains files and records of tracings, drawings and other project data.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees