Senior Transit And Rail Signals Design Lead

Position Overview

We’re 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 for them. The position is based in the greater San Diego area and requires a presence in both office and field work locations.

• 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
• Ability to use simulator (SATs or Vital-Sim) to pretest vital and non-vital application logic
• Ability to lead a team of signalmen in the testing and commissioning of new signal systems

• 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

• 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

Position is full time and requires the candidate to be hired live in the greater San Diego / Orange County area for frequent field work and collaboration with the local client's team.

SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.

Salary Range: $,000. SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.