Signal Engineer IV

Wabtec • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Signal Engineer is responsible for engineering rail signal systems, including circuit design and vital logic programming. The role supports railroad signaling projects for customers and requires working within customer specifications, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, AREMA standards, MUTCD standards, and ISO-9001 requirements. Engineers work on a team and may handle multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.

The position includes designing and programming signaling systems, quality checking, estimating materials for wayside signal locations, at-grade highway crossings, and railway yards, and preparing required documentation. The engineer also works with CADD programs, attends project meetings, manages files in a document control system, and checks deliverables for accuracy and correct version before delivery. The role is primarily in an office environment with no adverse environmental conditions expected and involves sedentary work primarily performed sitting or standing. Other duties outside the role may be assigned, with adequate training provided if necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of signaling experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, 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.
• Program wayside interface units.
• Perform quality checks and estimate materials for wayside signal locations, at-grade highway crossing locations, and railway yards.
• Work within CADD programs, including MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Attend project meetings.
• Manage and organize files within a document control system.
• Review deliverables for accuracy and correct version before delivery.
• Produce documentation required by the ISO-9001 Quality Management System.
• Work on multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
• Work within customer specifications, FRA regulations, AREMA standards, MUTCD standards, and ISO-9001 requirements.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; details are provided through mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.

What This Job Offers

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