Signal Engineer IV

Wabtec • Jacksonville, FL

2d • $79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

The Signal Engineer IV works on railroad signaling projects as part of Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team, which delivers integrated systems involving signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions. The role is responsible for engineering rail signal systems, including circuit design and vital logic programming, while meeting customer specifications, FRA regulations, AREMA and M.U.T.C.D. standards, and ISO-9001 requirements.

The engineer works on multiple projects at different stages, contributing to circuit design, vital logic and wayside interface unit programming, quality checking, and material estimating for wayside signal locations, at-grade highway crossings, and railway yards. The position also involves using CADD programs, attending project meetings, organizing files in a document control system, checking deliverables for version and accuracy before delivery, and producing documentation required by the ISO-9001 Quality Management System.

The work is performed in an office environment. No adverse environmental conditions are expected; the work is sedentary and primarily involves sitting or standing. Other duties outside the employee’s function or trade may be assigned, with adequate training provided if necessary. Employment is conditioned on applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of signaling experience.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineer rail signal systems, including circuit design and vital logic programming.
• Work within customer specifications, FRA regulations, AREMA standards, M.U.T.C.D. standards, and ISO-9001 requirements.
• Contribute to railroad signaling projects, including circuit design, vital logic programming, and wayside interface unit programming.
• Perform quality checks and material estimating for wayside signal locations, at-grade highway crossing locations, and railway yards.
• Use CADD programs, including MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Attend project meetings.
• Manage and organize files within a document control system.
• Review deliverables for correct version and accuracy before delivery.
• Produce documentation required by the ISO-9001 Quality Management System.
• Work on multiple projects in different stages at the same time.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; further information is provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.

What This Job Offers

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