Progress Rail
Engineer II, Signal (Roadway)
PayCompetitive
LocationPontevedra/Galicia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 9424BR
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• 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.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;
• 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;
• Ideal candidate will have field experience with testing and troubleshooting on transit systems;
• 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
*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/DisabilitiesAbout the company
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