Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: FL-Jacksonville
Invensys Rail North America (IRNA)
Invensys Rail is a multinational leader in delivering state-of-the art railway control and communication solutions. We enable the world's railways to help meet the ever-increasing demand for rail services by providing a range of solutions that safely increase the capacity of their networks by increasing frequency and maximising operational effectiveness.
Our broad offering ranges from highly complex integrated control centre solutions that supervise and control complete railways to sophisticated train-based systems that automate train operation and protection, interlocking systems that ensure safe running across a network and a complete range of trackside products.
Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Invensys Rail North America manufactures "state-of-the-art" components for automatic grade crossing warning systems, wayside signalling systems and mainline and yard switch machine applications. These components are combined by our design and engineering staff into interoperable signalling and communication systems for rail, transit and other market system applications. We provide our customers a one-source solution to their signal and communication needs and we are dedicated to meeting the diverse requirements of today's railroad industry. We offer the most innovative, safety-oriented products in the business, and we back them with the best service.
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER The Senior Systems Engineer designs, develops and tests all aspects of a signaling system built to customer specifications and other contract requirements. This position provides direction to technicians and assigns tasks as necessary. This position provides technical support to customers.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Develops signal circuit designs. * Checks signal circuit design of other engineers. * Distributes CADD work or detail work to technicians assigned to the project. * Designs tie-in circuits for existing locations. * Maintains drawing version control. * Troubleshoots problems with signal circuit designs. * Reviews design and material submittals. * Attends weekly project meetings. * Provides input for assigned tasks at project meetings. * Creates signal circuit drawing typicals. * Participates in progress meetings with customer. * Initiates RFIs (requests for information) for customer. * Checks Bills of Material. * Informs other engineers of any changes that affect the signal system design. * Makes necessary design changes when project requirements change. * Documents Design with ISO forms. * Verifies required ISO documentation for project. * Assists Engineering Management and Project Management on scheduling and addressing any issues relevant to the project. * Builds/maintains information on EXCEL spreadsheets or MSWORD documents. * Writes factory and field-test procedures. * Checks relay house power and load requirements. * Reviews project specifications and drawings. * Advises customer of conflicts or issues with the project specifications. * Implements any design changes required due to responses to RFIs. * Recommends design changes, or changes to specification requirements, to customer when necessary. * Performs factory and field-testing. * Coordinates testing and technicians during factory and field-testing. * Writes field-test reports. * Assists with preparing estimating for new projects based on specifications and drawings provided. * Troubleshoots circuit problems during factory and field-testing. * Identifies possibilities for contract change orders. * Provides input for engineering hours and material requirements for change orders. * Implements necessary design changes required by a change order. * Identifies possible safety issues within the scope of the project. * II. Gathers, analyzes, checks and reviews the design requirements to ensure match with customers' specifications. * Attends Company and industry-related meetings, as required. * Establishes individual goals which are aligned with the Company's business strategies and objectives. * Functions as a contributing member of the department's team and other teams, as assigned. * Assists the department in the accomplishment of the team's goals. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING * Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. * Ten or more years of experience. * Knowledge of equipment used on projects - Familiarity with Transit and Safetran parts. * Experience with Autocad and Microstation CADD. * Strong math and logic skills. * Knowledge of Ladder logic programming.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT * General office equipment including, but not limited to printers and copiers. * Computer, peripherals and the Microsoft Office software. * Use of hand tools required for testing. * Typing is mandatory. * Computer software including, but not limited to: . Multi-meters - digital . Triplett Meter . Oscilloscope/Current Probe . Frequency Generator
This position requires travel - 25%
Experience in the Rail industry is required for this role.
We aim to be the preferred employer in our chosen markets by building a culture that our people really want to work in. We have excellent people who are engaged in shaping our future. We continue to increase our investment in learning and development to enable everyone to achieve their own potential and play their part in the successful future of Invensys.
