Senior Signaling Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Signaling & Train Control Senior Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing Arup’s business and capability in Signaling & Train Control in North America, particularly in the context of the California High Speed Rail (CHSR) project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of preliminary designs for Signaling & Train Control ensuring full compliance with the Quality Management process.
• Provide the technical requirements to enable the procurement of suitable vendors to supply the signaling & train control system.
• Oversee the installation and testing of signaling & train control systems.
• Engage with clients and partners to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role.
• 10 years of signaling & train control experience with knowledge in at least one of the following: PTC, ETCS, CBTC.
• Direct experience of the practical issues that arise during installation, testing & commissioning and entry into service.
• Understanding of System Safety Certification processes and RAMS.
• Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN.
• Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration.
• Professional Engineer designation in California or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and lead design/consulting delivery teams.

Skills

• Strong domain knowledge in at least one of the following: PTC, ETCS, CBTC.
• Versatility to understand and apply different technologies.
• Passion for learning and curiosity about the signaling & train control industry.
• Effective communication and client engagement skills.

Benefits

At Arup, you will benefit from:

• A competitive, fair, and equitable pay structure.
• A comprehensive benefits program that includes health and welfare security, learning opportunities, and the potential for profit sharing.
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• An inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging.

Pay

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $170,000 to $190,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

As a Signaling & Train Control Senior Engineer, you will likely work standard business hours, with occasional travel to the Sacramento office for the California High Speed Rail project.