Transit Systems Engineer

Stacy Witbeck • Lynnwood, WA

9h

About The Position

The Systems Engineer provides systemwide design deliverables for railroad and transit vehicle movements. This position offers a unique opportunity to interact with team members across the entire organization, working on highly sophisticated project deliverables. The role is responsible for defining system requirements, interfaces and performance criteria to ensure the proper development, integration and implementation of signal systems while ensuring operational and safety objectives for transit systems.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Work for an Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive company contribution to ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
Company contribution to 401k.
Annual Raises and Bonuses.
Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
Volunteer Time Off.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience within similar transit system design environment.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
• Abilit to travel occasionally for Corporate Events and Training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Strong Time Management skills.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals and organizations representing public agencies, private utilities, subcontractors and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred.
• Familiar with FRA regulations CFR 234, 236.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system-level integration of train control systems.
• Perform block design calculations including safe braking analysis.
• Perform traction power return current analysis to ensure broken rail protection.
• Train Performance Calculator Operation
• Troubleshoot complex system problems and identify root causes / corrective actions
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of technical presentations to customers
• Define system architectures, functional allocations, and interface requirements to ensure cohesive subsystem integration.
• Prepare systems documentation, including requirement specifications, schematics, etc.
• Support system design reviews (e.g., conceptual design, preliminary design, final design) to verify alignment with project and operational objectives.
• Develop, review, and maintain system requirements and requirements allocations to subsystem designs.
• Validate customer, regulatory, and operational inputs and translate them into clear system engineering outputs prior to design delivery.
• Review procurement and vendor submittals to verify compliance with system and project requirements.
• Perform system-level and electrical circuit analysis to support novel or non-standard design architectures.
• Evaluate electrical equipment and product selections for compliance with technical specifications and system performance requirements.
• Analyze data collected from field surveys and testing activities to support troubleshooting, validation, and system performance assessments.
• Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and verification forms supporting system design and validation activities.
• Data Analysis experience using Excel, MATLAB, Python, C, C++, etc
• Utilize project collaboration and document control tools (e.g., Box, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office) to manage system engineering deliverables.

Benefits

• Work for an Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive company contribution to ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Company contribution to 401k.
• Annual Raises and Bonuses.
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
• Volunteer Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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