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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Signal Engineer 4

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOmaha, NE, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, computer or mechanical engineering, or computer science, is required; equivalent work experience in the railroad signal industry may substitute for the educational requirement.
  • Five or more years of experience in the railroad signaling industry with an engineering degree, or 10 or more years of experience without a degree, is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of signal systems, including automatic block, traffic control, cab signals, interlockings, highway grade crossing warning systems, office systems, Federal Railroad Administration requirements, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association standards, and general railroad operating rules is required.
  • Familiarity with individual customer standards as part of the checking process is required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including general engineering terminology, are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency as a Signal Designer is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design highway crossing warning systems as the primary focus of the position.
  • Design wayside systems, including vital logic controller programming and wayside interface unit programming, as required.
  • Participate in project scope reviews with managers and project leads to ensure alignment with customer expectations and project goals.
  • Review and manage document control, including maintaining version controls and reviewing deliverables for accuracy before submission.
  • Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives.
  • Perform other duties outside core responsibilities as assigned; adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous signal safety checking experience.
  • Signal programming experience.
  • Signal program testing experience.

About the Company

Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Wabtec provides transportation solutions by designing and producing electric locomotives and related services for freight railroads, transit authorities, and industrial operators. Its flagship product, the FLXdrive, is a 100% battery-electric locomotive with a battery pack over 7 megawatt-hours that cuts fuel use and emissions, while the company also sells traditional locomotives, aftermarket services, and digital solutions to optimize operations. Wabtec differentiates itself through a fully electric propulsion option paired with value-added digital tools and manufacturing techniques like mixed-reality work processes, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability across rail networks. The company’s goal is to make rail transport more efficient and eco-friendly by delivering reliable locomotives, ongoing maintenance, and advanced software and digital capabilities that help customers run greener, lower-cost operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1872

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