Join Mott MacDonald as a Train Control/Signaling Engineer in Arlington, VA. This full-time role features a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The expected salary ranges from $91,000 to $111,000 per year, complemented by performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
Typically 3-8 years of relevant professional experience in rail transit signaling, ATC, CBTC, or railroad signaling systems.
Working knowledge of rail transit signaling and train control principles, including track circuits and interlockings.
Experience using Microsoft 365 Suite, AutoCAD, and electronic test equipment.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred but not essential.
Skills & Responsibilities
Signaling support: Provide engineering support for preventive and corrective maintenance, construction, and typical rail transit system challenges.
Technical investigation: Support investigations of Loss of Shunt alarms and signaling anomalies, identifying root causes and verifying corrective actions.
Documentation: Develop and maintain technical procedures, reports, engineering bulletins, and records associated with system maintenance.
Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and operations personnel to support project and maintenance objectives.
Potential transition routes: People from electrical engineering or systems engineering roles may bring strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills, alongside meeting practical experience requirements in infrastructure or rail systems.
Job description
At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
The ATC Engineer is responsible for providing support to Automatic Train Control (ATC) engineering, maintenance and operational activities. The role requires the application of established engineering principles and industry practices to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rail transit signalling and train control systems. Working with limited supervision, the engineer will independently evaluate technical issues, develop practical solutions, and collaborate with engineering personnel, maintenance personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
Some of the key responsibilities of the position would include:
Engineering support for preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Engineering support for construction activities
Engineering support for typical rail transit system challenges
Participate in meetings and conference calls representing ATC maintenance as required
Provide Engineering Bulletins as required to keep ATC maintenance personnel aware of changes to equipment, configuration changes, temporary changes, or safety issues that arise
Review field conditions and recommend engineering solutions to address equipment deficiencies, reliability concerns, and operational challenges while ensuring compliance with configuration and document control requirements.
Support investigations of Loss of Shunt alarms and other signaling anomalies, identifying root causes and verifying corrective actions.
Provide engineering support and troubleshooting for audio frequency track circuits, AC track circuits, and associated signaling equipment.
Assist in incident investigations and failure analyses to identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
Develop and maintain technical procedures, reports, and engineering records associated with system maintenance and improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and operations personnel to support project and maintenance objectives.
Demonstrate accountability for assigned work, including prioritizing tasks, managing workload, and delivering quality outcomes.
Perform other duties consistent with the role and level of responsibility.
Our team of professionals provides cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions for the North American transportation and infrastructure industry with unprecedented success. We’re looking for an ATC engineer to join our team and invite applications from candidates with:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, with typically 3-8 years of relevant professional experience in the design, construction, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and/or operation of rail transit signaling, ATC, CBTC, and/or railroad signaling systems.
Holding or working towards Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred but not essential for this role.
Working knowledge of rail transit signaling and train control principles, including track circuits, interlockings, wayside signaling, and associated communications equipment.
Ability to independently assess technical issues and apply established engineering methods and procedures to develop practical solutions.
Experience using Microsoft 365 Suite, AutoCAD, and electronic test equipment.
Experience with Procore or similar configuration management/document control software is preferred.
Experience preparing technical reports, procedures, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload, manage competing priorities, and deliver work with limited supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits & Rewards
The expected salary for this position is $91,000 - $111,000.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
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