Rail Systems Engineer

Description

The Rail Systems Engineer role at the Utah Transit Authority offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge rail technologies like Positive Train Control and overhead catenary systems, overseeing diverse responsibilities from system design to implementation. This position allows you to make a tangible impact on transit safety and efficiency, with opportunities for professional growth through leadership and collaboration. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment that demands both technical expertise and creative problem-solving, making this role ideal for engineers eager to contribute to essential urban infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Cook up system engineering activities with respect to all rail systems that include signals, stray current, traction power, Positive Train Control (PTC), and overhead catenary systems.
• Review as-built drawings and compare them to actual field conditions.
• Design modifications to existing systems and direct the implementation of the design in the field.
• Participate in and provide technical expertise in creating and reviewing project design criteria and design activities. Activities include design review, submittal reviews, factory acceptance testing, field installation, testing, and capacity improvements for rail signal, traction power, and overhead catenary systems.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and schedules as needed.
• Work with contracted personnel as needed for systems-related processes and projects.
• Work closely with other departments for items that need collaborative solutions.
• Report Positive Train Control progress as required by the FRA. This reporting includes the management and monitoring of PTC-recorded events that need closure and reporting.
• Help prepare and submit other systems-related reports and analyses as required.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively more responsible experience in project design, development, construction, maintenance, testing, and implementation of rail systems and rail signal fields.
• Two years of demonstrated competence in managing engineering projects, particularly railroad or rail transit projects.
• At least one year with demonstrated progressive competence in leading others.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Must have a valid Utah driver's license and no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years; cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of train control, traction power substations (TPSS), OCS, PTC, and other related systems, industry procedures, and industry trends.
• Electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems theory for signals, TPSS, OCS, and PTC reviews.
• Electronic, electrical, and mechanical test, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Word processing and data calculation knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of databases is preferred.

Skills

• Creative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team facilitation skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly.
• Work closely, productively, and effectively with a team to accomplish tasks.
• Work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Work independently or with little direction.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• Accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test.

Pay

The pay rate for this role is $102,300 or more, depending on experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time Administrative Employee position.