Senior Signal Engineer/Designer
VHB, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Senior Signal Engineer/Designer - Transit & Rail – Hybrid – Multiple office locations
VHB's Transit and Rail group is dedicated to transforming transit visions into real‑world solutions that enhance connectivity and support community development. The company’s comprehensive services encompass funding, design, permitting, construction planning, and operations, thus providing end‑to‑end solutions for transit and rail projects.
Overview As a senior member of the team, you’ll work under minimal direction, performing detailed phases of signal engineering design work for projects with complex features. Exercises independent judgment and decision making in evaluating, selecting, and applying advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform work and make substantial adaptations and modifications as needed. You’ll lead a team in developing signal engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of transit and railroad signaling projects (e.g., train control systems for light and heavy rail transit, and freight, commuter, intercity and high‑speed rail road operations).
Responsibilities
Supports the installation, testing, and commissioning of rail based signaling, Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), and Positive Train Control (PTC) projects
Plans, organizes, and oversees signal engineering activities for all phases of a transit and rail road project of significant size and complexity or two or more projects of small to moderate size and complexity
Participates in all stages of a signaling project from planning and design to installation and commissioning
Makes recommendations on project staffing
Develops detailed signal designs and systems, including at grade railroad crossing systems for both constant and fixed warning systems and traffic preemption functions
Develops and modifies electrical circuits
Performs feasibility studies and analysis, including braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans
Supports key stages of the installation, testing and commissioning of rail based signaling, Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), and Positive Train Control (PTC) projects
Qualifications
BS in Civil Engineering or related field
11‑15 years of professional experience in railroad and/or rail transit and engineering design
Clear understanding of railroad and rail transit design requirements including AREMA recommended practices
Familiarity with track, station, layover facility and general civil engineering
Strong capability in use of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Capability in the use of project management applications such as MS Project or Primavera
PE License preferred
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $140,000‑180,000, estimate for a position located in Boston, MA is $130,000–$170,000; estimate for a position based in Washington, DC is $130,000‑170,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job‑related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
Benefits
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Overview As a senior member of the team, you’ll work under minimal direction, performing detailed phases of signal engineering design work for projects with complex features. Exercises independent judgment and decision making in evaluating, selecting, and applying advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform work and make substantial adaptations and modifications as needed. You’ll lead a team in developing signal engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of transit and railroad signaling projects (e.g., train control systems for light and heavy rail transit, and freight, commuter, intercity and high‑speed rail road operations).
Responsibilities
Supports the installation, testing, and commissioning of rail based signaling, Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), and Positive Train Control (PTC) projects
Plans, organizes, and oversees signal engineering activities for all phases of a transit and rail road project of significant size and complexity or two or more projects of small to moderate size and complexity
Participates in all stages of a signaling project from planning and design to installation and commissioning
Makes recommendations on project staffing
Develops detailed signal designs and systems, including at grade railroad crossing systems for both constant and fixed warning systems and traffic preemption functions
Develops and modifies electrical circuits
Performs feasibility studies and analysis, including braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans
Supports key stages of the installation, testing and commissioning of rail based signaling, Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), and Positive Train Control (PTC) projects
Qualifications
BS in Civil Engineering or related field
11‑15 years of professional experience in railroad and/or rail transit and engineering design
Clear understanding of railroad and rail transit design requirements including AREMA recommended practices
Familiarity with track, station, layover facility and general civil engineering
Strong capability in use of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Capability in the use of project management applications such as MS Project or Primavera
PE License preferred
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $140,000‑180,000, estimate for a position located in Boston, MA is $130,000–$170,000; estimate for a position based in Washington, DC is $130,000‑170,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job‑related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
Benefits
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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