Requisition ID: 44921

Job Category:Infrastructure

Location: Rochester, NY, United States

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

New infrastructure and revitalizing assets are a key part of growth for any economy.Wework with our clients to imagine and build cities of the future through a constant commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.

Our knowledge ofinfrastructureincludesaviation, highwaysandbridges, planningandadvisory services, ports, railandtransit, tunnels,and water.Want to be part of thecreation andconstruction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch LTK- LTK, one of the nation’s most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries and Hatch Engineering, experts in business and technical experience in mining, energy and infrastructure sectors, have joined together to form the top rail and transit solutions provider. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Railroad and Rail Transit Signal/Train Control Engineer

Possible Locations: Los Angeles, CA; Ambler, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Rochester, NY

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 to 15 years of relevant experience including design, installation, system test, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems. Design experience should include all signal systems including automatic train control systems, microprocessor and relay based interlockings, positive train control, block signal systems, and highway crossing warning systems. Candidates must be skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection and testing (FRA & Transit). A plus is Project Management experience and a Professional Engineer license.

We are seeking a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be also be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working background with DC Coded Track Circuits, AF Track Circuits, Crossing Predictors, MicroLok® and VPI/ iVPI® Vital/Non-Vital Interlocking Processors preferred.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare designs for grade crossing warning systems in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare designs for signal system logic including both microprocessor and relay based systems.
• Assist in the development ofsignal system block designs based on train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.
• Prepare signal system-related drawings (Route and Aspect, Track and Signal, Typical and Detailed Circuit\s, etc.)
• Develop material and construction specifications and quantity estimates.
• Perform field inspections, reporting and assist in signal testing.
• Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements for Contract Documents.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Nearest Major Market: Rochester
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