Signal Engineer IV
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Wabtec scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is recognized as an industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects, involving signaling, train control,
communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, project management, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
How will you make a difference?
As a Wabtec Signal Engineer, you have the opportunity to make a difference in our customer’s experience. As a Signal Engineer you are responsible for engineering rail signal systems, including circuit design and vital logic programming. The Signal Engineer role will require working within customer specifications, FRA regulations, AREMA standards, M.U.T.C.D standards and ISO-9001 requirements.
What do we want to know about you?
You must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of signaling experience required.
- Proficient with MS Office suite (Excel. Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
What will your typical day look like?
In this role you will work on a team to complete railroad signaling projects for our customers. This will include, circuit design, vital logic programming, wayside interface unit programming, quality
checking, and material estimating for wayside signal locations, at-grade highway crossing locations, and railway yards. You will be required to work within CADD programs (Microstation and AutoCad), attend project meetings, manage and organize files within a document control system, review deliverables for proper version and accuracy prior to delivery, and produce documentation as required by the ISO-9001 Quality Management System. Multiple projects may be worked in different stages at the same time.
What about the physical demands of the job?
Office environment. No adverse environmental conditions expected. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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