Engineer - Signal Design

Job ID: 17792 Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road Location: Queens, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Engineer Signal Design Date Posted: Oct 26, 2026 Description Job Title : Engineer – Signal Design Department: Engineering MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road Primary Location(s): Queens, NY Salary Range: $129,471 - $161,838 Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Non-DOT/Safety Sensitive Union Affiliation: Non-agreement Closing Date (if applicable) : Until Filled Shift (if applicable) : Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable Other: Telework eligible ABOUT THE AGENCY Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible to assist the Principal Engineering Signal Design in managing and coordinating efforts of the Signal - Design group to ensure prompt production of safe, quality design/specifications for use by vendors and LIRR field forces. Provide engineering design, specifications and standards for modification to the signal systems of the LIRR. Assist filed personnel in handling problems encounter during signal cutovers and is responsible to oversee revising design plans to reflect as-in-service changes or modifications. The Engineer will develop signal engineering plans, designs specifications. Direct and check the work of others in lower classifications. Interface with consultants/suppliers regarding project issues, i.e., designs, submittal reviews, and component parts. Perform related duties and projects as assigned. This position is also responsible to review and sign off on all capital and third party designs affecting the LIRR signal systems. This position is also responsible to review and sign-off on all capital and third-party designs affecting the LIRR signal systems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Principal Engineer Signal Design to manage Signal Design Group including project tracking, accounting, and estimate preparation. Supervise the design of circuits for conventional signal system utilizing relay or microprocessor systems without any guidance for interlockings, highway crossings and automatic signaling. Provides final approval of all circuit drawings and revisions prior to installation. Responsible for LIRR technical requirements and criteria for all signal and train control systems including but not limited to design criteria, standard specifications, drawings, and design build project requirements. Collaborates with various LIRR Departments to validate functional and technical requirements. Provides technical support to LIRR Capital Projects throughout the design phase of capital projects. Support includes but is not limited to submittal review, response to requests for information, preparation of typical drawings and guidelines. Review and attend meetings dealing with the scope and contents pertaining to new projects. Review design completion benchmarks submitted by consultants. Advise consultants on preparation of signal layout plans and other data relative to signaling. Identify and implement cost effective signaling equipment that meet LIRR standards for signal use. Provide support for prompt repair and revision of existing signal system including emergency conditions. Must be able to evaluate design changes for impacts to interfaces to comply with LIRR & FRA standards. Participate in framing and implementing the improvements to railroad signaling technology and efficiency. Ensure efficient concepts are utilized in signaling projects and rolling stock and is compatible with signal system. Provide technical support for procurement of material and services. Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career develo…

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