BNSF Careers – Railway Signal Design

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will possess skills within the MicroStation CONNECT edition CAD software and be proficient at creating and modifying cells and cell libraries.  In addition, the candidate must be able to develop “script” operations to perform desired functions through an automated basis to a batch of files. Should also be able to collaborate with representatives from Bentley (MicroStation-Connect) when researching and developing the various tools described above.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of processes relating to signal design and execution.
• Coordinate, administrate and review design activities to ensure assigned projects are completed on time, within budget and meet the requirements of our customers.
• Prepare contract task orders to specify scope of work to outside engineering contractors for either requests for quotations or actual engineering work.
• Review, create, and analyze signal project layouts, field surveys and field diagnostic team requests, to ensure BNSF, FRA (Federal Railroad Administration), AREMA (American Railway Eng and Maintenance-of-Way Association) and AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards and recommended practices are followed.
• Track and report deviations of engineering contractor firm progress related to estimated time and cost to complete their work to ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Follow Signal Engineering standards in regards to process control of projects, not limited to filing, uploading, downloading of plans, software, and project information.
• Keep departmental project tracking and scheduling databases up to date for assigned projects.
• Review contractor invoices for services rendered and prepare requests for payment against the appropriate projects.

Job Requirements:

• Must have extensive computer aided technical drawing expertise, specifically with MicroStation software
• Project management skills
• Must have analytical ability, be innovative and resourceful and be able to communicate accurately on technical subjects
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of BNSF management and personnel as a team dedicated to fulfilling corporate goals
• Ability to quickly acquire a basic knowledge of wayside train signal and crossing warning safety circuit logic and a working knowledge of general signal engineering principles and practices including design, construction and maintenance
• Ability to quickly acquire a basic knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations as they apply to signaling practices

Qualification & Experience:

• Experience with peripheral MicroStation file systems such as ProjectWise Explorer
• 2-3 years of formal technical training in electricity/electronics strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Job Details:

Company: BNSF Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Springfield, MO, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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