Senior Signal Engineer​/Designer

Job Location s

US-MA-Boston | US-NY-New York City | US-DC-Washington

Senior Signal Engineer/Designer
- Transit & Rail
- Hybrid
- Multiple office locations

VHB's Transit and Rail group is dedicated to transforming transit visions into real-world solutions that enhance connectivity and support community development. The company's comprehensive services encompass funding, design, permitting, construction planning, and operations, thus providing end-to-end solutions for transit and rail projects.

As a senior member of the team, you'll work under minimal direction, performing detailed phases of signal engineering design work for projects with complex features. You will exercise independent judgment and decision making in evaluating, selecting, and applying advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform work and make substantial adaptations and modifications as needed. You will lead a team in developing signal engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of transit and railroad signaling projects such as train control systems for light and heavy rail transit, freight, commuter, intercity and high‑speed rail operations.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $140,000‑180,000, estimate for a position located in Boston, MA is $130,000‑170,000, and estimate for a position based in Washington, DC is $130,000‑170,000. VHB offers a holistic benefits package.

• Supports the installation, testing, and commissioning of rail-based signaling, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), and Positive Train Control (PTC) projects.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees signal engineering activities for all phases of a transit and rail project of significant size and complexity or manages two or more projects of small to moderate size and complexity.
• Participates in all stages of a signaling project from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
• Makes recommendations on project staffing.
• Develops detailed signal designs and systems, including at‑grade railroad crossing systems for both constant and fixed warning systems and traffic preemption functions.
• Develops and modifies electrical circuits.
• Performs feasibility studies and analysis, including braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans.
• Supports key stages of installation, testing, and commissioning of rail-based signaling, CBTC, and PTC projects.

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 11‑15 years of professional experience in railroad and/or rail transit and engineering design.
• Clear understanding of railroad and rail transit design requirements including AREMA recommended practices.
• Familiarity with track, station, layover facility and general civil engineering.
• Strong capability in use of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Capability in the use of project management applications such as MS Project or Primavera.
• PE License preferred.

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.