HNTB

Technical Advisor - Rail & Transit Signals and Train Control

HNTB$110K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of experience, or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in rail engineering and specific areas like signaling, train control, or infrastructure design.
  • Strong technical leadership skills with a focus on design oversight and quality assurance.
  • Proficient in preparing technical documents, including proposals, reports, and specifications.
  • RWP qualified or willing to undergo necessary training. This indicates a need for safety awareness in a rail environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design and development efforts across rail transit projects.
  • Provide senior-level technical expertise in conceptual engineering and detailed design stages.
  • Prepare comprehensive bid documents and contracts for construction.
  • Oversee the development and finalization of track alignment plans and specifications.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineering staff in technical tasks and project execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and work-life challenges.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be offered.
Full Job Description
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

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#CB #TransitAndRail

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

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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.
Learn more about HNTB
Size
5,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at HNTB

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Technical Advisor - Rail & Transit Signals and Train Control jobs: