Senior Transit and Rail Signals Design Lead
Company: SYSTRA
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States
Source: We Work Remotely
The Company
SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering, construction, and program management services to clients in public transportation, public education, and public housing. We partner with owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity rail, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit, and tunnels.
Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide. As part of the SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, we are supported by over 10,500 employees worldwide.
Context
We are looking for a new Senior Transit and Rail Signals Lead in our Signals Group to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve.
As a SYSTRA US Senior Transit and Rail Signals Lead, you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, and drafters who work collectively to ensure client projects thrive while remaining on track and on budget.
Note: This position is based in the greater San Diego area and requires a presence in both office and field work locations.
Missions and Main Duties
You will produce and participate in signal system designs for transit and rail projects of various levels of complexity with little to no supervision, including:
- Automatic train control systems (ATCS)
- Vital microprocessor and relay-based interlocking
- Block signal systems
- Signal circuit drawing
- Highway crossing warning systems
- Signal system integration
Construction Planning:
- Produce detailed signal system construction plans, including site plans, signal installation drawings, equipment typical drawings, and temporary interface designs.
Technical Oversight and Testing:
- Review circuit designs for failures and customer technical specification compliance.
- Write test and commissioning specifications and procedures.
- Write test plans and cutover staging.
- Utilize simulators (SATs or Vital-Sim) to pretest vital and non-vital application logic.
- Lead a team of signalmen in the testing and commissioning of new signal systems.
Profile and Skills
Required Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of signaling principles pertaining to automatic and cab signaling systems.
- In-depth understanding of Boolean algebra as it pertains to signal application logic programs.
- 10–20 years of experience in a railroad signals environment.
- Knowledge of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and associated federal regulations.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience performing signal system design.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering/Engineering Technology.
- Master’s or other advanced degree(s).
- Direct signal system experience working at a rail or transit agency.
- Professional Engineer License (PE) or the ability to obtain a license.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Location Requirement: This is a full-time position. The candidate must live in the greater San Diego / Orange County area for frequent field work and collaboration with the local client's team.
Benefits and Compensation
SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability.
- Salary Range: $156,000 – $212,000 (based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location).
- Relocation Assistance: Not available.
- Sponsorship Assistance: Not available.
SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.