Railroad Signal Engineer Position Available In St. Johns, Florida

Railroad Signal Engineer
Job Purpose
Progress Rail is looking for an experienced signal engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the signal design of various freight projects and be a key point of contact with our customers and transit authorities.
Req ID
10686BR
Work Location Options
Ponte Vedra, FL
City
Ponte Vedra
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions

• whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.

From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit progressrail and follow Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Key Job Elements

• Develop and review complex signal circuit designs and software;
• Create and test complex software for signal systems;
• Perform design calculations, including headway analysis, safe braking, and power draw;
• Assist in the creation of cost estimates for signal engineering, material, installation, and testing;
• Write and review technical proposals for signaling projects;
• Meet with customers to review technical details of the project;
• Lead the factory and field testing of signal systems;
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
  Education / Training
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;
  Qualifications and Experience
• 7+ years of freight or transit signal system design experience with a diverse knowledge of systems and equipment;
• Experience with railroad train control systems including: train to wayside control systems, CAB systems, power frequency track circuits, audio frequency track circuits;
• Experience with communication systems including: vital and non-vital fiber communication, radio communication, train to wayside communication, and positive train control;
• Experience with grade crossing warning systems including: predictors, DC track starts, solid state crossing controllers, and grade crossing warning devices;
• Must be able to work independently and within a team;
• Understanding of FRA, FTA, and AREMA rules and guidelines

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength
• Position typically involves work in an office environment;
• Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);
• Motion
• Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements
• Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment
• Position is typically located in an office environment;
• Emotional Demands
• Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires attention to detail while sustaining very high standards
  EEO
  Equal Opportunity Employer
• Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
  Job Category
  Engineering
  PRS Facility Location
  Leased Off
• Ponte Vedra, FL
• 469