Electrical Engineer

Amtrak

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Full Time Travel Required
Job Posting Details
About Amtrak
Amtrak connect businesses and communities across the country and move America’s workforce toward the future. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States.
Summary
This position is responsible for the design of communication and control of the Positive Train Control System.
Responsibilities
* Must be capable of designing automation systems, and developing solutions to individual circuit problems * Must be familiar with Software Development, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management * Prepares PTC design databases * Assists field personnel with understanding and resolving problems * Prepares aspect charts to show the signal orientation * Ensures ACSES design files database is currently and properly maintained
Ideal Candidate
**Work Experience:** * Strong working knowledge of railroad signal circuit plan symbols, nomenclature, and circuit logic * Significant experience with electrical circuit designs * Knowledge of radio and telecommunication Systems * Knowledge of mathematics and Boolean algebra as it applies to relay logic * Knowledge of how to translate computer programming into circuit plans or relay logic * Knowledge of software system design concepts and processes * Familiar with Computer Aided Drafting and Design Applications * Must communicate with field personnel to ensure accuracy of signal system designs * Assists field personnel with design and implementation issues **Preferred Work Experience:** * Significant experience in C&S construction/maintenance of railroad signal facilities and knowledge of railroad signal system design * Background in Train Control and Monitoring; Railroad Signaling; Automation, Database * Field knowledge of C&S construction and maintenance * Experience using Bentley MicroStation Applications **Communication and Interpersonal Skills:** Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family.

Working Conditions

Travel Requirements:Up to 50%

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