Sr. Signal Engineer

Wabtec • Omaha, NE

1d • $104,800 - $149,300

About The Position

As a member of Wabtec’s Signal Engineering group, the Sr. 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 high-quality signal solutions, with a focus on becoming proficient in wayside and crossing design.

The primary focus is designing highway crossing warning systems. The position may also involve designing wayside systems, including vital logic controller (VLC) programming and wayside interface unit (WIU) programming. The engineer participates in project scope reviews, manages document control and deliverable quality, and attends project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders. Other duties may be assigned, with training provided as necessary. Relocation assistance may be available if eligibility requirements are met.

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 in MS Office Suite and design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated proficiency as a Signal Designer.

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.
• Participate in project scope reviews with managers and project leads to align with customer expectations and project goals.
• Review and manage document control, including versioning controls and checking deliverables for accuracy before submission.
• Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to support clear communication and alignment with project objectives.
• Perform other duties outside core responsibilities, with training provided if necessary.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; details are provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus, if eligible.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

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