EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SENIOR SIGNAL ENGINEER
General Responsibilities:
- This position provides signal engineering services for the analysis, planning, specifying and design of signal systems and equipment.
- Checks and designs circuit prints for capital improvements (Federal Transit Administration; Illinois Department of Transportation).
- Reviews signal system specifications from signal consultants to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Monitors field construction work for capital improvements (Federal Transit Administration; Illinois Department of Transportation).
- Checks and designs signal circuits for highway crossing warning systems.
- Develops specifications for signal systems.
- Investigates and makes recommendations on any reports of malfunctions of signal systems or equipment.
- Reviews and verifies accuracy and completeness of technical manual
- Responsible for the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Promotes safe work practices as well as maintains and fosters a safe work environment.
- May be responsible for all other duties and /or responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Bachelor=s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years of signal design and construction experience.
- Must possess thorough knowledge of signal system operations and signal design principles.
- Must possess the ability to knowledgeably apply rules and regulations of the Federal Railroad Administration, State of Illinois and AREMA.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver=s license.
Other Important Information:
- Subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment history, vehicle and criminal history.
- Only resumes with salary history will be considered.
- Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
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If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:
Metra
Office of Human Resources
547 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60661
FAX: 312-322-8937
E-mail: jobs@metrarr.com
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
