Sr. Signal Engineer

Wabtec•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Who will you be working with? Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Signal Engineering group, you will play a key role in designing and engineering rail signal systems, including circuit designs and vital logic programming. In this position, you will work closely with customer specifications, railroad standards, and FRA regulations to deliver high-quality signal solutions. You will be expected to bring your expertise to the team and become proficient in both wayside and crossing design. What will your typical day look like? Designing Highway Crossing Warning systems will be the primary focus of this position. Designing wayside systems, including vital logic controller (VLC) programming and wayside interface unit (WIU) programming may be required. Participate in the review of project scope with managers and project leads, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and project goals. Review and manage document control, including maintaining versioning controls and reviewing deliverables for accuracy prior to submission. Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives. You will also have opportunities to perform other duties outside of your core responsibilities, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, computer or mechanical engineering; or computer science. Equivalent work experience in the railroad signal industry is acceptable in lieu of educational requirement
5+ years’ experience in the railroad signaling industry with an engineering degree; or 10+ years’ experience without a degree
Thorough knowledge of signal systems including but not limited to: automatic block, traffic control, cab signals, interlockings, highway grade crossing warning systems, office systems, FRA requirements, AREMA standards, and general railroad operating rules
Must become familiar with individual customer’s standards as a part of the check process
Excellent verbal and written skills to include 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

Designing Highway Crossing Warning systems will be the primary focus of this position.
Designing wayside systems, including vital logic controller (VLC) programming and wayside interface unit (WIU) programming may be required.
Participate in the review of project scope with managers and project leads, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and project goals.
Review and manage document control, including maintaining versioning controls and reviewing deliverables for accuracy prior to submission.
Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives.