Signals Engineer

Overview

Design and implement rail signal systems, including drawings, specs, and field support.

Key Responsibilities

• design specs
• signal layout
• cost estimates
• site testing
• system integration
• client interface

Tasks

-Assist with project documentation, design reports, submittals, and review responses. -Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations. -Support the preparation of detailed technical specifications, bill of materials, and cost estimates. -Develop signal layout plans, interlocking schematics, cable plans, crossing design control tables, route and aspect charts. -Assist in the design of signal systems for light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, or freight lines in accordance with industry standards and client specifications (e.g., AREMA, FRA, SEPTA, Amtrak, etc.). -Conduct site investigations and support field testing, signal cutovers, and commissioning activities. -Review and interpret as-built drawings, field survey data, and existing infrastructure documentation. -Coordinate with civil, traction power, and systems engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of signal systems. -Interface with clients, contractors, and suppliers during project delivery phases.

Requirements

• interlocking
• microprocessor controllers
• autocad
• pe license
• electrical engineering
• 4+ years

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of legacy and modern interlocking systems (vital relays, solid state, or CBTC). -Familiarity working on or with microprocessor-based vital logic controllers such as ElectroLogIXS and microlock II. -Familiarity with signal vendors (e.g., Siemens, Alstom, Hitachi, Wabtec). -Knowledge of CAB signaling design and coded track circuits, audio frequency track circuits, and phase shift overlay circuits. -Understands the working principles of DC and AC track circuits. -Knowledge or experience with reading and programming logic and vital logic equations -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. -Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation); knowledge of relay or microprocessor-based interlocking systems is a plus. -Strong problem-solving, written communication, and documentation skills. -The Professional Engineer(PE) License. -Field or construction support experience including signal cutover or testing. -EIT certification preferred; PE license or pursuit thereof is a plus. -4+ years of relevant experience in rail signal design, testing, or construction. -Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. -Familiarity with AREMA guidelines, FRA regulations, and signal design practices.

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About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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