Signal Engineer I at Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

50.37

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical engineering, Schematic wiring diagrams, Engineering drawings, CAD, Circuit design, Signal equipment inspection, C programming, Microsoft Office, Oscilloscope, Ammeter, Multimeter, Function generator, Troubleshooting, Technical documentation

Industry

Urban Transit Services

Description

SALARY $50.37 POSITION SUMMARY Prepares schematic wiring diagrams and engineering drawings of basic existing and proposed elements of the Authority’s signal system. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • 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 Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and approximately 1 year experience relating to this position. • Experience with CAD preferred. • Valid Illinois Driver’s 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 Authority’s 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.

Responsibilities

The Signal Engineer I prepares schematic wiring diagrams and engineering drawings for the signal system while assisting in the design and modification of circuits. They also inspect signal equipment for proper operation and participate in studies to determine the causes of equipment malfunctions.