Requisition ID: 102052

Job Category: Engineering; Consulting; Infrastructure; Project Engineering; Project Management

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Hatch, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Senior Rail Systems Signal and Train Control Engineer

Location(s): Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and 10 or more years of relevant experience including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems. Design experience includes signal and train control systems, block design, ATC, PTC, CBTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, as well as highway crossing warning systems. Candidates must be skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection and testing (FRA & Transit). Project Management experience and a Professional Engineer license are a plus.

We are seeking a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working background with DC Coded Track Circuits, AF Track Circuits, Crossing Predictors, MicroLok® and VPI/ iVPI® Vital/Non-Vital Interlocking Processors preferred. PTC and CBTC experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare designs for grade crossing warning systems in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare designs for signal system logic including both microprocessor and relay-based systems.
• Lead the development of signal system block designs based on train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.
• Prepare signal system-related drawings (Route and Aspect, Track and Signal, Typical and Detailed Circuits, etc.)
• Develop material and construction specifications and quantity estimates.
• Perform field inspections, report drafting and signal testing assistance.
• Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Base Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Hatch is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees. This includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

The benefits listed above apply to US-based, full-time permanent applicants only. Hatch reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.