Sr. Signal Engineer

Wabtec

  • Omaha, NE
  • $89,100-126,900 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.Who will you be working with?Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.How will you make a difference?As a member of the Signal Engineering group, you will play a key role in designing and engineering rail signal systems, including circuit designs and vital logic programming. In this position, you will work closely with customer specifications, railroad standards, and FRA regulations to deliver high-quality signal solutions. You will be expected to bring your expertise to the team and become proficient in both wayside and crossing design.What do we want to know about you?You must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, computer or mechanical engineering; or computer science. Equivalent work experience in the railroad signal industry is acceptable in lieu of educational requirement
  • 5+ years’ experience in the railroad signaling industry with an engineering degree; or 10+ years’ experience without a degree
  • Thorough knowledge of signal systems including but not limited to: automatic block, traffic control, cab signals, interlockings, highway grade crossing warning systems, office systems, FRA requirements, AREMA standards, and general railroad operating rules
  • Must become familiar with individual customer’s standards as a part of the check process
  • Excellent verbal and written skills to include general engineering terminology
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and design tools such as MicroStation and AUTOCAD
  • Demonstrated proficiency as a Signal Designer
We would love it if you had:
  • Previous signal safety checking experience
  • Signal programming experience
  • Signal program testing experience
What will your typical day look like?
  • Designing Highway Crossing Warning systems will be the primary focus of this position.
  • Designing wayside systems, including vital logic controller (VLC) programming and wayside interface unit (WIU) programming may be required.
  • Participate in the review of project scope with managers and project leads, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and project goals.
  • Review and manage document control, including maintaining versioning controls and reviewing deliverables for accuracy prior to submission.
  • Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives.
  • You will also have opportunities to perform other duties outside of your core responsibilities, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $89,100.00-$126,900.00The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.Who are we?Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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