Engineer III; Signal Engineer

General

The Signal Engineer III will report to the Manager of Signals & Grade Crossings and is responsible for the engineering and oversight aspects of the signal and grade crossing systems for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

• Assist with the configuration management of the signal and grade crossing systems, their subsystems, and assets, along with any updates/changes to the configuration management.
• Provide general oversight of and engineering support of Caltrain signal system and crossing systems, to support compliance of engineering standards for construction and/or modification of signal and crossing systems.
• Support Caltrain’s technical specifications and standards of the systems and assets, also ensure specifications and standards are current.
• Interface with Caltrain’s Operation and Maintenance to provide technical support in operating and maintaining signal and crossing systems, including Positive Train Control.
• Coordinate and interface management and integration of the signal and grade crossing systems with other internal and external systems, subsystems, including Positive Train Control.
• Represent as necessary signals and grade crossings for all Caltrain projects, with stakeholders, and other parties.
• Ensure the signal and grade crossing systems are compliant with FR.
• Assist with the filings to the FRA and the CPUC pertaining to signals and grade crossings.
• Support design reviews and the approval of the designed system.
• Ensure standardization of the signal and grade crossing systems across the different projects.
• Assist with the development of an asset management plan for assigned assets.

• Oversee test procedures and ensure engineering work practices are followed.
• Help develop a 5- and 10-year State of Good Repair (SOGR) maintenance program under the Manager.
• Develop continuous improvement programs with Capital Construction.
• Assist with all signal and grade crossing design, installation, testing, and cutover requirements to ensure compliance with FRA, CPUC regulations, and Caltrain Standards.
• Provide technical oversight of railroad signal and grade crossing system operations.
• Support revisions to updated signal and grade crossing engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide support on matters related to signals and grade crossings with internal operations, external stakeholders, and agencies such as the CPUC, FRA, cities, and other parties.
• Support signal and crossing systems engineering, design review, construction support, coordination, and liaison.
• Assist with identifying and resolving signal and grade crossing engineering and technical issues.
• Support Caltrain operations and other engineering teams for signal and grade crossing matters, including nights and weekends.
• Review operating manuals and procedures developed by various system providers or vendors.
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner, promote safety awareness, and follow procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, eight years of experience in railroad signals and grade crossing.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

• Five (5) years’ experience of railroad signal and grade crossing design, maintenance, and/or engineering.
• Experience with programming Solid State Vital Processor/Controllers for Rail Signal and Grade Crossings is preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera), requirements management systems, and software configuration tools.
• Experience with rail systems, electrification, electrical interfaces, software, and network protocols, and system integration with COTS hardware and software.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants.
• Certificate of completion from a certified Signalman Training program.

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at .
• Caltrain celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace environment. We are an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.