Signals Engineering Technician
STV is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Signal Engineering Technician to join our growing Signals team. This position is ideal for an engineering professional with experience in railroad and transit signal systems who also possesses strong CADD production capabilities. The successful candidate will support the planning, design, drafting, and delivery of signal and train control systems for major transportation infrastructure projects throughout North America.
This role combines traditional engineering responsibilities with hands-on development of design documents using industry-standard CAD platforms. The Signal Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative signaling solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare signal system designs for railroad, commuter rail, transit, and light rail projects.
Develop signal plans, layouts, circuit drawings, application designs, and construction documents.
Produce and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRail, or similar CADD platforms.
Assist in the design of:
Interlockings
Wayside signal systems
Train control systems
Grade crossing warning systems
Positive Train Control (PTC) interfaces
Communications-based train control (CBTC) support systems
Develop signal layouts, control line drawings, aspect charts, and equipment location plans.
Coordinate designs with track, communications, traction power, OCS, civil, structural, and operations disciplines.
Prepare specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction packages.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and design modifications during construction.
Support field investigations, site visits, testing activities, and commissioning efforts.
Maintain compliance with AREMA, FRA, APTA, client, and project-specific design standards.
Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.
Support project schedules and collaborate with project teams to meet budget and delivery objectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
4+ years of experience in railroad, transit, or transportation signal engineering.
Experience preparing signal design documents and construction plans.
Strong proficiency with:
AutoCAD
MicroStation
OpenRail Designer (preferred)
Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of railroad and transit signaling principles and practices.
Familiarity with AREMA guidelines and applicable railroad/transit standards.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred but not required.
EIT/FE certification.
Experience working with transit agencies, commuter rail operators, freight railroads, or design-build projects.
Familiarity with:
PTC systems
CBTC systems
Interlocking design
Crossing warning systems
System integration activities
Experience with ProjectWise, Bentley applications, or other transportation design platforms.
Previous field construction support, testing, or commissioning experience.
Key Competencies
Engineering Design
CADD Production & Drawing Development
Signal System Integration
Technical Problem Solving
Quality Management
Construction Support
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Compensation Range:
$95,975.90 - $109,686.74STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.