WSP · 2 months ago
CBTC Signal Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, and they are seeking a CBTC Signal Engineer to join their Transit and Rail/Systems Engineering team in New York. The role involves providing specialized technical support and oversight for CBTC and fixed-block signaling systems, ensuring compliance with operational principles and safety standards while serving as a liaison between various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Provide technical review and approval of block design drawings and documentation for mixed-mode (CBTC and fixed-block) operation
Serve as the primary liaison between the CBTC supplier, designer, and NYCT Operations for all matters related to signal design coordination and block approval
Review and assess interlocking logic implementation within both the relay-based fixed-block design and CBTC subsystem software, ensuring operational and safety compliance
Review and approve test procedures related to interlocking logic, signal aspects, and control sequences to confirm compliance with Authority and NYCT requirements
Evaluate software state machine logic used to implement interlocking functions in CBTC subsystems and ensure proper alignment with NYCT signaling principles and operational rules
Provide assurance that signal design changes maintain interoperability, safety integrity, and system maintainability during migration from fixed-block to CBTC control
Support interface alignment between CBTC zone controller logic, relay interlockings, and field signal equipment
Participate in design and field review meetings with NYCT Engineering, Operations Planning, and Maintenance teams to address design, testing, and configuration issues
Track and report on signal design deliverables, test progress, and open design comments requiring NYCT review or resolution
Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the successful integration, validation, and acceptance of the CBTC and fixed-block signaling systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, systems, or railway engineering; a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fixed-block and CBTC signaling system maintenance and/or design may be considered in lieu of a degree
Proven record of reviewing, approving, and coordinating block design packages for mixed-mode signaling operation
Experience developing or reviewing interlocking logic test procedures and software state machine implementations
Strong understanding of NYCT signal principles, operational practices, and legacy control systems
Prior involvement in at least one major CBTC deployment or migration project within NYCT or a comparable transit agency
Ability to work during off-hour testing or commissioning as needed
Ability to support field reviews, test witnessing, and agency coordination meetings
Flexibility to perform additional responsibilities as assigned to ensure program success
Full understanding of vital and non-vital signal logic, relay-based control circuits, and their translation into CBTC subsystem software
Familiarity with Interface Interoperability Specification (I2S) and NYCT's signal design standards
Working knowledge of interlocking design, block layouts, overlap logic, and control line functions
Understanding of test sequencing, verification, and validation of signaling systems within mixed-mode operation
Preferred
Exceptional analytical and diagnostic skills for reviewing detailed circuit and software logic
Effective communicator able to represent technical findings and recommendations to NYCT operations and design teams
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
A comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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