AECOM

Senior Signal Engineer

AECOM$120K — $150K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or related field + 10 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • 10 years' experience in designing Train Control Systems.
  • Professional Engineering license (preferred for NY, NJ, PA).
  • 15 years of experience in design, construction, testing, and commissioning of Train Control Systems and Equipment.
  • Experience with various train control systems like commuter rail, subway, and light rail systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review design plans and technical specifications.
  • Coordinate project designs with other disciplines and attend project meetings.
  • Review shop drawings, record changes, and communicate with suppliers and clients.
  • Prepare construction estimates and engineering budgets.
  • Support installation, testing, and commissioning of rail signaling systems.
  • Participate in all project stages from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
  • Develop detailed signal designs and systems, including at-grade crossing systems.

Benefits

  • Exposure to a high caliber team specializing in rail systems engineering.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership in engineering projects.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology in train control systems.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across different types of rail systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Senior Signal Engineer to join our World Class Rail Team in our New York Metro Region. In this position the ideal candidate shall have experience in the design and implementation of the following train control systems to include: Automatic Train Control (ATC), Positive Train Control (PTC), Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO), Solid State Interlocking (SSI), Cab Signaling, Digital Tack Circuit Systems and conventional block signaling systems.

Daily duties and responsibilities include:
  • Develop and review design plans and technical specifications.
  • Coordination of project designs with other disciplines including attendance at project meetings.
  • Review shop drawings, record changes and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors and client representatives as required.
  • Prepare construction estimates and engineering budgets.
  • Supports the installation, testing, and commissioning of rail based signaling, Automatic Train Control (ATC), Positive Train Control (PTC), and Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) projects
  • Participates in all stages of a signaling project from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
  • Develops detailed signal designs and systems, including at grade railroad crossing systems for both constant and fixed warning systems and traffic preemption functions.
  • Developing Control Lines and Route and Aspect Charts.
  • Performs Vital and non-vital processor programming.
  • Performs feasibility studies and analysis, including braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans.
  • Supports key stages of the installation, testing and commissioning of rail based signaling, Automatic Train Control (ATC), Positive Train Control (PTC), and Communications Based Train Control (CBTC projects)


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements.
  • BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or related field + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • 10 years' experience with designing Train Control Systems.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineering license (NY, NJ, PA).
  • 15 years of experience of design, construction, testing and commissioning of Train Control Systems and Equipment with an Engineering Firm, Transit Authority or Signaling Equipment Manufacture.
  • Experience with train control systems for one or more of the following: commuter rail, subway, freight, light rail systems and streetcar systems.
  • Experience managing/lead designer for signal projects from conceptual design thru to final commissioning.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Relocation is not available now or in the future.

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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
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