METRA · 1 day ago
Back Office Engineer 2
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$79K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expMetra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The Back Office Engineer II will support the design, development, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance of all aspects of the Positive Train Control (PTC) Back Office and Train Management Dispatching System (TMDS).
IndustrialManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Maintain, monitor, install, and troubleshoot servers, workstations, communications equipment, PTC hardware, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition system (SCADA), and the Train Operations Performance System (TOPS)
Work with the Train Dispatchers and Signal field staff to identify and resolve TMDS issues with remote field locations under TMDS control from CCF
Assist in the build, install, test, and maintenance of TMDS databases and ensure their accuracy and compatibility with other PTC subsystems
Maintain and optimize system performance and reliability through monitoring, analysis, and resolution of problems or issues
Assist with the execution of testing strategies, test plans, and test procedures to validate that Back Office Systems interfaces are correctly implemented and conform to specifications
Work with the Transportation Operations Group to ensure operating rules and mandatory directive functionality performs correctly with the safety standards of the TMDS system
Assist with the install, upgrade, and evaluation of software applications and operating systems
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering or lieu of a degree, a combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four years in the installation and maintenance of systems software and hardware
In addition to #1, must have three years of experience working on large scale control systems development and implementation projects that include: installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems hardware infrastructure, servers, networking and communications equipment, and workstations within a variety of operating systems environments including Windows, Microsoft SQL, and Linux/Unix
Good knowledge of software, computers, operating systems (UNIX, Linux, Microsoft), VHF and UHF radio voice and Digital Data Radio communications, information assurance, data security, and networking management technologies
Good knowledge of the procedures for configuring, switching, routing, and firewall devices necessary to install and maintain Local Area and Wide Area Networks
Knowledge and understanding of systems, electrical interfaces, software network protocols, and system integration with commercial off the shelf (COTS) systems server hardware and software
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good networking skills associated with the use of wireless technologies
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
Ability to read, comprehend, and correct software programs and back office systems
Ability to work as a team, both inter and intra departmentally, and with subcontractors
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time
Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision
Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to operate a vehicle
Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metra's 6-county region
Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends
Preferred
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Company
METRA
METRA is a manufacturer of aluminium profiles and provides services in the painting, oxidation, machining, welding, and assembly sectors.
201-500 employees
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