Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer

Hatch is seeking a Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer to design, test, and support railroad and rail transit signal and train control systems. Based in Pittsburgh, PA onsite, this senior role focuses on signal logic and block designs, including grade crossing warning systems, while collaborating with clients to translate requirements into contract documents.

In this position, you will help shape safety-critical system deliverables across design, analysis, documentation, and field support, drawing on deep experience with both microprocessor and relay-based interlockings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs for grade crossing warning systems in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare designs for signal system logic for both microprocessor and relay-based systems.
• Lead development of signal system block designs using train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.
• Prepare signal system-related drawings including Route and Aspect, Track and Signal, and Typical and Detailed Circuits.
• Develop material and construction specifications and quantity estimates.
• Perform field inspections, draft reports, and assist with signal testing.
• Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience, including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems.
• Design experience that includes signal and train control systems, block design, ATC, PTC, CBTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, and highway crossing warning systems.
• Skilled in preparing contract drawings and specifications, performing cost estimating, and conducting field verification, inspection, and testing (FRA and Transit).
• Project Management experience.
• Professional Engineer license is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines while maintaining quality.

Technologies

• DC Coded Track Circuits
• AF Track Circuits
• Crossing Predictors
• MicroLok®
• VPI/ iVPI® Vital/Non-Vital Interlocking Processors
• PTC
• CBTC

Benefits

• Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, and vision.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with a generous employer contribution.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and employee wellness program.
• 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years.
• Profit-sharing contribution of 3% after one year of employment (immediately vested).
• 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion (prorated in the first year; up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year).
• 10 paid holidays.
• 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry over sick time to a maximum of 40 days for future FMLA-qualifying events.
• Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents.

Working Background

Working background with DC Coded Track Circuits, AF Track Circuits, Crossing Predictors, MicroLok®, and VPI/ iVPI® Vital/Non-Vital Interlocking Processors is preferred. PTC and CBTC experience is an advantage.