Systems Engineer - PTC (Alaska Railroad)

Alaska Railroad Corporation • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The System Engineer is a strategic technical position for the deployment of all aspects of the Positive Train Control (PTC) System at the Alaska Railroad. This position is responsible for maintaining the design and integrity of all systems, along with coordinating complex project needs to ensure an on-time implementation that is available, reliable, and can be maintained with minimal outages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Exhibits knowledge of engineering requirements necessary to support the integration of PTC systems to existing conventional systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of design and testing protocols, identification of defects, and preparation of reports for status of systems testing.
• Exhibits knowledge of signal, telecommunications, and information technology projects.
• Familiarity with FRA PTC rule requirements and compliance criteria and approval processes.
• Familiarity with conventional signal/SSI products from key suppliers in the market.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight, technical direction, quality assurance, and coordination of work performed by ARRC employees and contractors involved in the design and implementation of PTC.
• Ensures proper operation and maintenance documentation is submitted and distributes that information to ARRC personnel or contractors as necessary.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution of the PTC implementation.
• Coordinates system development tasks including design, integration, and formal testing of all aspects related to PTC.
• Coordinates project plans for various aspects of the complex PTC system.
• Manages and documents system configurations.
• Ensures the ARRC PTC lab environment is maintained as new hardware and software is released for various vendors and contractors.
• Develops and completes actions in specifications, technical, testing, and logistical requirements.
• Coordinates with the Supply Management Department to ensure that all materials and/or services needed are delivered as required and/or specified in contractual agreements.
• Reviews and approves invoices for payment.
• May occasionally be required to drive on an as-needed basis.
• May be required to participate in Incident Command exercises and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree