Signal Engineer IV

Wabtec•Omaha, NE

1d•$91,000 - $129,800

About The Position

As a member of Wabtec’s Signal Engineering group, the Signal Engineer designs and engineers rail signal systems, including circuit designs and vital logic programming. The role works with customer specifications, railroad standards, and FRA regulations to deliver signal solutions, and requires proficiency in wayside and crossing design. Highway crossing warning system design is the primary focus; wayside system design, including vital logic controller (VLC) and wayside interface unit (WIU) programming, may also be required. The engineer collaborates with managers, project leads, customers, and internal stakeholders to align project scope and goals, manage and review controlled documents and deliverables, and communicate throughout project reviews. Other duties may be assigned, with training provided when necessary. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. Employment is subject to applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing. The role is based in the United States and requires authorization to work there.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, computer, or mechanical engineering, or computer science; equivalent work experience in the railroad signal industry may substitute for the education requirement.
At least 5 years of railroad signaling industry experience with an engineering degree, or at least 10 years without a degree.
Thorough knowledge of signal systems, including automatic block, traffic control, cab signals, interlockings, highway grade crossing warning systems, office systems, FRA requirements, AREMA standards, and general railroad operating rules.
Ability to become familiar with individual customer standards as part of the check process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including general engineering terminology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Demonstrated proficiency as a Signal Designer.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous signal safety checking experience.
Signal programming experience.
Signal program testing experience.

Responsibilities

Design highway crossing warning systems.
Design wayside systems, including vital logic controller (VLC) programming and wayside interface unit (WIU) programming, as required.
Review project scope with managers and project leads to ensure alignment with customer expectations and project goals.
Review and manage document control, including version control and accuracy checks of deliverables before submission.
Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to communicate and align on project objectives.
Perform other duties outside core responsibilities as needed, with training provided when necessary.