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Hatch · 7 hours ago

Senior Signals and Train Control Engineer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $235K/yr

10+ years exp

Hatch is a respected consulting firm with over 65 years of expertise in infrastructure, mining, and energy. They are seeking a Senior Signals and Train Control Engineer to prepare designs for signal systems, lead development of signal system block designs, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Business Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Lead the development of signal 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 Circuits, etc.)

Develop material and construction specifications and quantity estimates

Perform field inspections, report drafting and signal testing assistance

Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSignal System DesignProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseSignal System TestingCost EstimatingRailroad Signal SystemsMicroprocessor InterlockingsRelay-based InterlockingsMultiple Projects ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsDetail-orientedIndependent Work

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

10 or more years of relevant experience including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems

Design experience includes signal and train control systems, block design, ATC, PTC, CBTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, as well as highway crossing warning systems

Skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection and testing (FRA & Transit)

Results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

Project Management experience

Professional Engineer license

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

PTC and CBTC experience

Benefits

Health Insurance - Available the first day of full-time employment

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Income Protection Benefits

Company

Hatch

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Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical services.

Founded in 1955

Mississauga, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://www.hatch.com

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