Railroad Senior Signal Engineer - Remote

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Signal Engineering and Compliance team. Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge rail technology projects. Be part of a team committed to safety, innovation, and compliance. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits Include: Health, dental, vision, 401-K, and profit sharing for all full-time employees. Employer Paid Long Term and Life Insurance Policy• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment Employee referral bonuses Summary: This role is critical in ensuring the design, implementation, and maintenance of safe and reliable railroad signaling systems. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in signal engineering, regulatory compliance, and project management within the rail industry. A results-driven professional dedicated to building, sustaining, and advancing a positive workplace culture that aligns with organizational values and business objectives. Experienced in fostering employee engagement, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration through clear communication, leadership support, and consistent practices. Proven ability to influence culture at all levels by modeling core values, supporting change initiatives, and promoting a safe, respectful, and high-performance work environment. Preferred Experiences: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field (Master’s preferred). Experience: 5+ years’ experience in the railroad signaling industry with an engineering degree; or 10+ years’ experience without a degree. Visionary mindset for innovative solutions. Strong knowledge of FRA regulations, AREMA standards, and signal system design principles. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and signal design software and tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Experience with Positive Train Control (PTC) systems. Familiarity with interlocking design and grade crossing warning systems. Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus. Previous signal safety checking experience Signal programming experience Signal program testing experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design, review, and approve railroad signaling systems in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance. Develop and maintain technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for signaling systems. Participate in the review of project scope with managers and project leads, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and project goals. Review and manage document control, including maintaining versioning controls and reviewing deliverables for accuracy prior to submission. Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives. Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to FRA, AREMA, and company standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Support troubleshooting and failure analysis for signaling equipment and systems. Maintain good relations with other departments within the company including but not limited to quality, safety, engineering, sales, accounting and human resources. Other duties as assigned by leadership Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Values: Accountability, Excellence, Safety, and People, Integrity. Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Focus: Customer Satisfaction Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to lift, feel, handle or free objects. The employee must be able to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, as well as wet weather. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and communicate with other employees. The employee must be able to move and/or lift objects up to 50 pounds often.