RailPros · 2 days ago
Director of Signal and Communication Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years exp
Maximize your interview chancesCivil Engineering
Insider Connection @RailPros
Get 3x more responses when you reach out via email instead of LinkedIn.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Signal & Communication team, managing project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and design.
Oversee the financial and technical aspects of all Signal & Communication projects.
Manage the Signal & Communications department budget, including employee utilization, workload, and controlling G&A expenses.
Ensure compliance with RailPros SOPs, safety rules, and procedures.
Collaborate with the Business Development team to expand RailPros' Signal & Comms practice through regular meetings with existing and potential clients.
Represent RailPros at industry events and conferences such as AREMA and REMSA/RSSI.
Act as a technical resource for other department personnel in the Signal & Communications area.
Review and file all FRA inspection reports completed by field inspectors.
Review and file FRA hours of service reports for field employees as required.
Conduct quarterly audits for safety rule compliance among field employees.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Qualification
Find out how your skills align with this job's requirements. If anything seems off, you can easily click on the tags to select or unselect skills to reflect your actual expertise.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
10+ years of experience in railroad signal design, construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing (ABS and CTC signal circuits, interlocking, and highway-railway grade crossing warning systems).
Proficient with electronic communications (email, text) and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Extensive knowledge and experience with FRA Parts 234 and 236, railroad grade crossing and signal system safety rules, Part 228 hours of service requirements, and Part 246 certification requirements for signal employees.
Ability to create and deliver formal and technical reports, working papers, and presentations.
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and strategic planning skills.
Proven ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials and information with discretion.
Preferred
Master’s degree in engineering.
20+ years of experience in railroad signaling and communications, with expertise in Positive Train Control (PTC).
Committed to life-long learning to stay updated on contemporary issues.
Established relationships with railroad and transit clients.
Proven business development skills.
Professional Engineer (PE), equivalent, or authorization of CLPO.
Member of a professional practice organization, recognized as a national expert or spokesperson for the profession.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Insurance: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional Coverage Plans: Accident plan, critical illness plan, and hospital indemnity with employee-to-family coverage.
Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid with additional voluntary options available.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and sick leave.
Wellness Programs: Access to various wellness initiatives and resources.
Discount Programs: Exclusive discounts on products and services.
Company Merchandise Allowance: Company-funded allowance for our online store.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA): With employer match.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Employer-funded.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): For dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Support for personal and professional challenges.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.
Work-Life Balance: Initiatives designed to support a balanced and fulfilling work life.
Company
RailPros
RailPros is a civil engineering company providing rail engineering and design services.
501-1,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
RailPros has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.7M2018-02-05Debt Financing· $7.7M
Leadership Team
Kendall Koff
Chief Executive Officer
James McDonald
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase
