Railroad Signal Designer

Description

• Undertake additional responsibilities as needed to support the Project Manager and ensure project excellence.
• Manage project scope and timelines, focusing on efficient design processes.
• Involvement in QA/QC oversight for project success.
• Conduct detailed analyses and investigations, documenting findings and generating comprehensive reports.
• Handle communications related to project issues and maintain regular updates on project progress and technical challenges.
• Implementation and verification testing of vital application logic for project success.
• Uphold quality control standards and ensure timely completion of tasks within schedule constraints.
• Collaborate with railroad companies, highway authorities, and other key stakeholders to drive project success.
• Stay updated with relevant design standards and codes, applying them effectively across projects.

Requirements

• Proficiency in CAD programs, such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, in direct use and managing CAD drafting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite products (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word).
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for interaction with clients and project stakeholders.
• 4+ years of railroad signal design experience.
• Ability to work overtime and travel (up to 5% of time) as-needed to meet deadlines or visit field sites.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) understanding to direct project submittal formatting and plotting to client requirements.
• Ability to earn EIT and PE license required, if not already certified/licensed.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronic, Computer or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• Active involvement in design for Class 1, short line & regional, commuter, and/or transit railroads.
• Experience with railroad programmable logic controllers, such as ElectrologIXS, Microlok, XP4, and Grade Crossing Predictors, will be a distinguishing factor.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance