Sr. Rail Signals Designer

Systra • Bloomfield, NJ

95d

About The Position

SYSTRA is a global leader in the mass transit and railroad industries. SYSTRA USA has a presence in multiple geographic locations across the country: New York (Headquarters), New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. SYSTRA has been a dominant force in US railroad operations for more than 30 years. Globally, our firm has implemented railroad engineering projects in over 150 countries. We are currently seeking a Sr. Signals Designer. The Sr. Signals Designer will design, develop, and test all aspects of a signaling system built to customer specifications and other contract requirements. The incumbent provides direction to technicians. Delivers value-added engineering solutions, products and support to valued customers, whose systems range from highly complex integrated control centers that supervise and control complete railways to sophisticated train-based systems that automate train operation and protection, interlocking systems that ensure safe running across a network, and a complete range of trackside products.

Requirements

• BS in an Engineering field.
• 10+ years of related experience
• Design interlockings, grade crossings, and automatics.
• Experience with signal equipment manufacturers, consultants, and railroads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical proposals for new projects and help develop cost proposals based on client specifications.
• Manage assigned project work including scope, schedule, and budget and provide timely, quality milestone reporting.
• Assist with plan and design of transportation systems and structures, following construction, client, federal, state, and local standards and laws, using design software and drawing tools.
• Follow QA/QC policies and practices and identify possible quality and safety issues within the scope of the project.
• Review and seal design drawings, if licensed.
• Develop signal circuit designs.
• Design signal circuit drawing typicals.
• Review project specifications and drawings.
• Analyze and review the design requirements to ensure match with customers' specifications.
• Mentor junior staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees