Railway Signaling Engineer at Hatch

About the Job

Hatch is seeking experienced Signal and Train Control engineers in Johannesburg office in South Africa. The ideal candidates should have 3 or more years of relevant experience including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems.  Desirable design experience includes signal and train control systems, Automatic Train Control, PTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, and level crossing warning systems. Candidates must be skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection, and testing.  Project Management experience and a registered Professional Engineer is a plus.

We are seeking a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare signal system-related drawings.
• Develop detailed designs for signaling and grade/level crossing systems, including circuits and application logic.
• Perform block designs based on train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.
• Review design documentation on behalf of the railroad, ensuring design compliance with contract requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Perform field inspections, report drafting and signal testing assistance.  Oversee factory and field testing of signal equipment.
• Develop specifications, technical requirements, cost, and material estimates.
• Plan, oversee, and manage signal work performed by a contractor or supplier.
• Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents.

Skills and Attributes:

• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with railroad engineering drawings, such as track plans, line plans, and cable plans and general civil engineering information.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams, relay logic, and Boolean/software logic programs.
• Fluency with basic computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF tools.  Experience with CAD tools such as MicroStation or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience with project management, including estimating, work planning, and schedule evaluation beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a distributed team.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience with ATC, PTC, ETCS and/or CBTC is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• or B Tech degree or M Dip Tech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering 
• 3+ years of experience in design, commissioning, or operation and maintenance of rail signal systems
• Experience with diverse types of signal systems is desirable.
• Member of (or eligible for membership) an engineering professional body e.g. ECSA
• Registered Professional Engineer would be advantageous.