Railroad Signal Engineering Assistant
Railroad Signal Engineering Assistant
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Benesch is a growing multidisciplined planning engineering and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.
We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team youll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and likewise contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
At Benesch we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they dont meet 100 of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you dont be so hard on yourselfapply for the job!
Railroad Signal Engineering Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and detailoriented Railroad Signal Engineering Assistant to support public infrastructure projects impacting freight rail operations. This position works directly under the supervision of a Public Project Engineer assisting with the coordination review and management of signalrelated tasks across multiple projects in various states. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of railroad signal systems strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fastpaced multistakeholder environment.
Location
This position will offer a hybrid schedule that includes working at our Benesch Jacksonville Rail office our clients office and the option for workfromhome days. This arrangement is designed to help build a strong relationship with our Jacksonville railroad team while supporting our commitment to work/life balance.
The Impact You Will Have
- Develop and review signal engineering plans specifications and estimates for public rail projects.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards including FRA AREMA MUTCD and railroadspecific guidelines.
- Monitoring and tracking mandatory inservice dates to ensure timely delivery and activation of signal installations.
- Review signal material lists for completeness accuracy and conformance with project specifications and railroad standards.
- Support the coordination and management of multiple signal projects across various states maintaining accurate documentation and status updates.
- Coordinate with internal teams railroad management public agencies contractors and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project and resolve issues.
- Preparing cost estimates and justifications for design changes required to protect and accommodate existing railroad signal infrastructure.
- Maintain organized records and logs related to project schedules material orders communications and engineering changes.
What You Will Need
- Associate degree or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Technology or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 35 years of experience in railroad signal work transportation engineering or public infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with FRA regulations AREMA standards and railroad company design guidelines.
- Familiarity with railroad signal components and basic signal design principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook) and basic CAD tools.
- Strong organizational time management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities across different jurisdictions.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EngineerinTraining (EIT) certification.
- Experience working with or for Class I railroads or on public agency rail projects.
- Exposure to Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and grade crossing warning systems is a plus.
- Experience with project tracking tools or databases (e.g. project dashboards and asset management systems) is a plus.
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Professional Development
- Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders Group Managers Division Managers and Executive Leaders
- Tuition reimbursement for jobrelated courses
- Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector LinkedIn Learning technical team meetings knowledgesharing training sessions
- Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
- Funding for training committee work professional organization memberships and licenses/certifications
- Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Retirement Benefits
- Access to valuable retirement planning tools education and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
- Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9 of your gross compensation to your retirement plan 5 profitsharing contribution to your 401(k) plan regardless of your own contributions & 80 match on your contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 4
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules and hours including workfromhome options (dependent on the role)
- Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
- Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle timeoff plans for extended vacations or life events
- Ten days of paid parental leave for birth adoption or foster placement
Employee Engagement
- At Benesch we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your worklife balance and contribute to our communityfocused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service student scholarships and matching gift opportunities reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
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