Senior Transit and Rail Signals Design Lead

Missions/Main Duties

• Produce and participate in signal system designs for transit and rail projects of various levels of complexity with little to no supervision to include:
• Automatic train control systems (ATCS)
• Vital microprocessor and relay-based interlocking
• Block signal systems
• Signal circuit drawing typical
• Highway crossing warning systems
• Signal system integration
• Produce detailed signal system construction plans for transit and rail projects of various levels of complexity to include:
• Site plans
• Signal Installation drawings
• Signal installation and equipment typical drawings
• Temporary interface designs
• Review circuit designs for failures and customer technical specification compliance
• Write test and commissioning specifications and procedures
• Write test plans and cutover staging
• Able to use simulator (SATs or Vital-Sim) to pretest vital and non-vital application logic
• Able to lead a team of signalmen in the testing and commissioning of new signal systems

Profile/Skills

• 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

Required 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 Profession (PMP) certification