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Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Railroad Signal Engineer

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Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Global leader in rail transport solutions, offering locomotive, railcar, and track services.
Design and manage freight signal systems, lead testing, and coordinate with customers.
14d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Ponte Vedra, FL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Locomotive and railcar repair
Engineering & Track Services
Signal design, installation & maintenance
Trackwork & infrastructure services
Rail welding services
Parts supply & aftermarket support
Maintenance‑of‑Way equipment services
Recycling services
Sector Specialisms
Railroad
Transit Systems
Infrastructure
Rolling Stock
Heavy Haul Railways
Transit Railways
Locomotive Engines
Trackwork
Role
What you would be doing
circuit design
system testing
design calculations
software development
cost estimating
client review
  • Mentor and train junior engineers.
  • Meet with customers to review technical details of the project;
  • Assist in the creation of cost estimates for signal engineering, material, installation, and testing;
  • Develop and review complex signal circuit designs and software;
  • Lead the factory and field testing of signal systems;
  • Perform design calculations, including headway analysis, safe braking, and power draw;
  • Create and test complex software for signal systems;
  • Write and review technical proposals for signaling projects;
What you bring
bachelors
signal design
communication
train control
fra/fta
grade crossing
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Emotional Demands – Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires attention to detail while sustaining very high standards.
  • 7+ years of freight or transit signal system design experience with a diverse knowledge of systems and equipment;
  • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
  • Experience with communication systems including: vital and non-vital fiber communication, radio communication, train to wayside communication, and positive train control;
  • Must be able to work independently and within a team;
  • Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment;
  • Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
  • Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);
  • Experience with railroad train control systems including: train to wayside control systems, CAB systems, power frequency track circuits, audio frequency track circuits;
  • Understanding of FRA, FTA, and AREMA rules and guidelines.
  • Experience with grade crossing warning systems including: predictors, DC track starts, solid state crossing controllers, and grade crossing warning devices;
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Operates as a pioneer in rail transport, offering comprehensive solutions across the rail industry.
  • Provides cutting-edge locomotive, railcar, and track services to railroads and industries globally.
  • Designs and manufactures advanced locomotives, signaling systems, and specialized rail components.
  • Key projects encompass freight and passenger systems, including custom-engineered solutions and maintenance.
  • Recognized for combining robust technology with extensive rail network experience.
  • Expands its global reach through Caterpillar's resources to create innovative rail solutions.
  • Maintains strong positions in both freight and passenger rail markets, emphasizing reliability and efficiency.
  • Ensures high standards of quality and safety in all operations, focusing on continuous improvement.
Culture + Values
75% Recycled Inputs
Recycled Material Usage
This company uses 75% of its inputs for new rail products from recycled material.
10+ Years Extended Life
Locomotive Life Extension
The company extends the life of locomotives through modernization, rebuilding, overhauling, and repowering.
  • Sustainability is part of who we are and what we do every single day.
  • Reconditioning or repairing freight cars and components to optimize asset lifecycle.
  • End‑of‑life locomotives and railcars are recycled through comprehensive scrap management.
  • SkyTrim OEM remanufacturing program reduces the need for new products through reuse.
Environment + Sustainability
30% Emission Cut
GHG Reduction Target
Commitment to reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30% from 2018 to 2030.
50% Landfill Reduction
Waste Management Goal
Aim to reduce landfill intensity by 50% from 2018 to 2030.
75% GHG Savings
Rail Freight Efficiency
Rail freight operations use up to 75% less GHG per ton compared to truck transport.
82% COâ‚‚ Reduction
Manufacturing Efficiency
Progress Rail rebuilds have reduced COâ‚‚ emissions from manufacturing by 82%.
  • All new products through 2030 will be more sustainable than previous generation
  • Testing high-level renewable fuel blends (up to 100% bio-based diesel) with CN partnership
  • Developing and deploying battery-electric and hybrid locomotives (including zero-exhaust battery switcher, mainline hybrid and EMD Joule)
  • Contracts to supply zero-exhaust battery locos to Pacific Harbor Line, BNSF and Aurizon
  • Net-zero target aligned with Caterpillar: double-checked parent’s net-zero ambition (Cat targets net-zero operations by…)
Inclusion & Diversity
23%
Global workforce gender split
Approximately 23% of the global workforce is women, reflecting the current gender distribution across operations.
2030
Women in salaried roles target
Aim to increase representation of women in salaried roles by 2030, aligning with broader diversity goals.
  • Shares global DEI strategy with no site-specific breakdown.
  • No gender statistics publicly disclosed at the Progress Rail level.
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