Sr. Signal Engineering Specialist

Reference #: SRSIG002135

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About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. Railroad & Transit Team For more than 50 years, we have helped the rail and transit industry implement proven, time-tested and fail-safe systems. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are fully invested in providing advanced, adaptable systems that maximize the benefits of evolving technologies.We partner with rail and transit owners, architects, and contractors to help clients deliver a safe, world-class passenger experience using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience. We are currently seeking aSenior Signal Systems Engineering Specialist to join our strategic office inPittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, Pa. Position Summary: Performs a variety of specialized engineering and technical duties including designs, project layouts and preparation of contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements under supervision of the Project Manager, Senior Engineers, and/or Senior Engineering Specialist. Maintains and enhances individual's and firm's reputation as a recognized expert in systems engineering. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provides the technical support to professional staff and direction to design team members assigned to the railroad and transit signaling and train control program (traditional wayside signaling, PTC and CBTC), including the associated wayside, hardware and software equipment. Assists in the development of all drawings, sketches and specifications required to complete a project design in signaling and train control hardware, software and cable infrastructure. Assists in the creation and development of system designs for assigned projects Assists Project Managers and Senior Engineering Specialist with coordination of the design with other disciplines, attends design coordination meetings with members and client representatives. Reviews electronically generated drawing with accuracy, neatness and speed, maintaining high quality and uniform standards of lines and lettering. Informs the Project Manager and Engineer of technical challenges and any design work beyond his or her capabilities Studies and selects equipment hardware and software to fit the project design Ensures the company, client and industry standards (AREMA, AAR) and technical policies and procedures (FTA, FRA, etc.) are practiced during the execution of projects for clients Reviews shop drawings, record changes and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases and maintains records of communications. Supervises field data collections and/or field system verifications Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and performs on-site inspections during construction as required Reviews project specification to fit project requirements Performs specific engineering studies including block validation, software logic simulations, communication protocol assessments, etc. Key Requirements 10 years applicable design experience in the consulting engineering and/or construction projects. Holds at least one professional certification within specialization while working towards to second certification. Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college/university, or two to four-year technical degree in applicable discipline PE and/or MRSE licensure or certification preferred but not required Why Join The Burns Team Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying EngineerMagazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients' successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to "write their own story" with us. Applying To Burns As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested, qualified candidates must apply on the Burns' career site at to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Burns believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success

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