Electrical Engineer - 90102250 - Philadelphia

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is focused on supporting C&S System Office departments as well as C&S stakeholder departments in establishing, organizing, managing approved design documentation, asset data, change management processes, and various reporting functions related to Communication and Signals infrastructure.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support implementation of and improvement to change management processes and procedures with specific focus on development of process documentation, technology/software controls, and automatic reporting
• Serve as administrator and custodian to C&S Engineering’s SharePoint page which hosts published standards and design documentation
• Lead development and administration of configuration management systems and software to support C&S documentation and data
• Supports document control and change management process to ensure train control design files, databases, software, etc. are current and properly maintained.
• Lead and/or participate meetings related to maintaining operation of an and planning improvements to C&S infrastructure, document and track require actions, and publish stakeholder documentation such as minutes, scorecards and reports
• Serve as lead custodian for document and configuration management data in various systems
• Support development of reporting of C&S system reliability

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with three years relevant experience or seven years equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate experience in design and change management processes, project management, maintenance and construction methods and planning / scheduling.
• Strong working knowledge of railroad operations, construction and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of C&S equipment and infrastructure such PTC systems, interlocking, ABS, crossing and defect detection systems, voice radio systems and network communication systems.
• Knowledge of FRA standards, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, SharePoint and ability to quickly learn and use configuration management and database software applications.
• Prior satisfactory job performance is required.

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience in communication orally and in writing within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to communicate with field personnel to ensure accuracy of signal system designs on file.
• Ability to shift priorities at short notice
• Ability to organize and plan work
• Analyze situations and problems
• Ability to function in a stressful environment

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Engineering with five years relevant experience or nine years equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience in management of C&S design projects and operations management.
• Extensive field knowledge of train control construction and maintenance pr