Engineer - Signal Design

Regulated/Safety Sensitive:
Non-DOT/Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation:
Non- a greement

Closing Date (if applicable) :
Until Filled

Shift (if applicable) :

Title 55-a (yes or no):
Not Applicable

Other: T elework eligible

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

This position is responsible to assist the Principal Engineering Signal Design in managing and coordinating efforts of the Signal - Design group to ensure prompt production of safe, quality design/specifications for use by vendors and LIRR field forces. Provide engineering design, specifications and standards for modification to the signal systems of the LIRR. Assist filed personnel in handling problems encounter during signal cutovers and is responsible to oversee revising design plans to reflect as-in-service changes or modifications.

The Engineer will develop signal engineering plans, designs specifications. Direct and check the work of others in lower classifications. Interface with consultants/suppliers regarding project issues, i.e., designs, submittal reviews, and component parts. Perform related duties and projects as assigned. This position is also responsible to review and sign off on all capital and third party designs affecting the LIRR signal systems.

This position is also responsible to review and sign-off on all capital and third-party designs affecting the LIRR signal systems.

• Assist Principal Engineer Signal Design to manage Signal Design Group including project tracking, accounting, and estimate preparation. Supervise the design of circuits for conventional signal system utilizing relay or microprocessor systems without any guidance for interlockings, highway crossings and automatic signaling.
• Provides final approval of all circuit drawings and revisions prior to installation.
• Responsible for LIRR technical requirements and criteria for all signal and train control systems including but not limited to design criteria, standard specifications, drawings, and design build project requirements. Collaborates with various LIRR Departments to validate functional and technical requirements.
• Provides technical support to LIRR Capital Projects throughout the design phase of capital projects. Support includes but is not limited to submittal review, response to requests for information, preparation of typical drawings and guidelines.
• Review and attend meetings dealing with the scope and contents pertaining to new projects. Review design completion benchmarks submitted by consultants. Advise consultants on preparation of signal layout plans and other data relative to signaling. Identify and implement cost effective signaling equipment that
• meet LIRR standards for signal use.
• Provide support for prompt repair and revision of existing signal system including emergency conditions. Must be able to evaluate design changes for impacts to interfaces to comply with LIRR & FRA standards.
• Participate in framing and implementing the improvements to railroad signaling technology and efficiency. Ensure efficient concepts are utilized in signaling projects
• and rolling stock and is compatible with signal system. Provide technical support for procurement of material and services.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects
• individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approve them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance…