Senior Transit and Rail Signals Design Lead

The CompanySYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.We’re looking for a newSeniorTransit and RailSignals Leadin ourSignals Groupto help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them.As a SYSTRA USSeniorTransit and RailSignals Lead, you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget. Position is based in the greater San Diego area and requires a presence in both office and field work locations.Duties and Responsibilities:Produce and participate in signal system designs for transit and rail projects of various levels of complexity with little to no supervision to include:Automatic train control systems (ATCS)Vital microprocessor and relay-based interlockingBlock signal systemsSignal circuit drawing typicalHighway crossing warning systemsSignal system integrationProduce detailed signal system construction plans for transit and rail projects of various levels of complexity to include:Site plansSignal Installation drawingsSignal installation and equipment typical drawingsTemporary interface designsReview circuit designs for failures and customer technical specification complianceWrite test and commissioning specifications and proceduresWrite test plans and cutover stagingAbility to use simulator (SATs or Vital-Sim) to pretest vital and non-vital application logicAbility to lead a team of signalmen in the testing and commissioning of new signal systemsDoes this seem like an opportunity that you can be all aboard with in your career? Well, here’s a little more on the required experience we’re looking for in this new teammate.Required Qualifications:In-depth knowledge of signaling principles pertaining to automatic and cab signaling systemsIn-depth understanding of Boolean algebra as it pertains to Signal application logic programs10-20 years of experience in a Railroad Signals environmentKnowledge of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and associated federal regulationsA minimum of 10 years of progressive experience performing Signal System designPreferred Qualifications:BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering/Engineering TechnologyMaster’s or other advanced degree(s)Direct Signal System experience working at a rail or transit agencyProfessional Engineer License (PE) or the ability to obtain a licenseProject Management Profession (PMP) certificationPosition is full time and requires that the candidate be hired live in the greater San Diego / Orange County area for frequest field work and collaboration with the local client's team.SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.Salary Range: $156,000-212,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

Created: 2026-03-13