Signal Engineer I
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Rate to be determined by applicants entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:
- UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
- QUALIFICATIONS
- JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
CTA Benefits
Assists in the preparation of drawings for the renewal removal or addition of signal and crossing equipment.
Participates in studies of equipment at field locations to prepare detailed drawings.
Determines type and amount of materials and labor required to complete various projects and prepares necessary documents.
Assists in the design and modification of circuits for signal and related equipment.
Inspects signal equipment to ensure proper operations.
Participates in studies of problematic units and parts to determine causes for malfunctions and suitable corrective action.
Prepares operating instructions for new types of equipment.
Maintains files and records of tracings drawings and other project data.
Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title
CHALLENGES
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and approximately 1 year experience relating to this position.
Experience with CAD preferred.
Valid Illinois Drivers License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light physical effort required.
Subject to prevailing weather when traveling the Chicago Metropolitan Area when conducting field inspections investigations system cutovers etc.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Detailed knowledge of basic electricity and electronic circuits.
Working knowledge of C or similar programming language.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel Outlook etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to complete the Authoritys Signal and Interlocking programs.
Usual office working conditions.
Occasionally travels to and works at various field locations.
Occasionally works on elevated ballasted and subway tracks adjacent to moving rail vehicles and energized power rails.
Occasionally required to travel to other transit properties and contractor facilities located throughout North America.
Occasionally required to work overtime (paid) to support after hours and weekend signal activities.
EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
Computer oscilloscope ammeter multimeter function generator etc.
SALARY
$50.37
POSITION SUMMARY
Prepares schematic wiring diagrams and engineering drawings of basic existing and proposed elements of the Authoritys signal system.
Required Experience:
IC
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