HNTB

Technical Advisor – Rail & Transit Signals and Train Control

HNTB$100K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of relevant experience, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree
  • Expertise in railroad and transit signaling and train control systems
  • Experience with technical leadership and design oversight
  • Proficiency in bid document preparation including proposals and estimations
  • Familiarity with rail engineering project elements and technical guidance

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design and provide technical direction for rail transit projects
  • Perform design and calculation work in specialized areas such as track design and signaling systems
  • Complete bid documents, reports, designs, specifications, and plans
  • Oversee development of design-level track alignment and specifications
  • Mentor and provide oversight to less experienced engineering staff
  • Engage in various duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Potential for involvement in a variety of rail projects
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced colleagues
  • Access to advanced technical resources and project management tools
  • Dynamic work schedule with flexibility for travel to project sites
Full Job Description

What We're Looking For

This opportunity entails being responsible for supporting rail projects in area of technical specialty which may include, positive train control, track/crossing design, office design, communications, onboard, signaling, OSC, and traction power systems.

The Technical Advisor serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for providing technical leadership, design oversight, field support, and quality assurance for railroad and transit signaling and train control projects. The position supports projects through all phases of delivery including planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, cutover, and commissioning. The Technical Advisor provides independent technical reviews, mentors engineering staff, supports client interactions, and serves as a key resource for resolving complex technical issues encountered during both design and field implementation.

What You'll Do:

  • Coordinates design, development and/or assists in providing technical direction to the scope of projects; provides senior-level technical expertise on rail transit projects associated with conceptual engineering, detailed engineering designs, and preparation of contracts for construction.
  • Responsible for the design and calculation work for one or more of the following specialty areas: track design, signal systems, communication systems, OSC, traction power systems.
  • Completes a variety of rail engineering project elements such as bid documents including proposals and estimations, reports, designs, specifications and plans.
  • Oversees the development of conceptual and final design-level track alignment plans, typical sections, cross sections, track charts, track details and specifications.
  • Provides technical guidance to earlier career or less experienced rail staff, may oversee work and direct tasks.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of degree, 12 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on site field conditions.
  • RWP qualified or capable of receiving training.
  • Ability to work successfully and professionally with client contacts
  • May need to work weekends and night
  • Extended travel to project sites and offices located outside of the employee's home office may be required.

What We Prefer:

  • Railroad industry experience

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)

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About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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