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Sr. Signal Engineer

Wabtec

Omaha, NE, United States Hybrid permanent

Posted: March 5, 2026

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As a Signal Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and engineering rail signal systems, including circuit designs and vital logic programming, with a focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Signal Engineering group, you will play a key role in designing and engineering rail signal systems, including circuit designs and vital logic programming. In this position, you will work closely with customer specifications, railroad standards, and FRA regulations to deliver high-quality signal solutions. You will be expected to bring your expertise to the team and become proficient in both wayside and crossing design.

What will your typical day look like?

• Designing Highway Crossing Warning systems will be the primary focus of this position.
• Designing wayside systems, including vital logic controller (VLC) programming and wayside interface unit (WIU) programming may be required.
• Participate in the review of project scope with managers and project leads, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and project goals.
• Review and manage document control, including maintaining versioning controls and reviewing deliverables for accuracy prior to submission.
• Attend project reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives.
• You will also have opportunities to perform other duties outside of your core responsibilities, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, computer or mechanical engineering; or computer science. Equivalent work experience in the railroad signal industry is acceptable in lieu of educational requirement
• 5+ years’ experience in the railroad signaling industry with an engineering degree; or 10+ years’ experience without a degree
• Thorough knowledge of signal systems including but not limited to: automatic block, traffic control, cab signals, interlockings, highway grade crossing warning systems, office systems, FRA requirements, AREMA standards, and general railroad operating rules
• Must become familiar with individual customer’s standards as a part of the check process 
• Excellent verbal and written skills to include general engineering terminology  
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and design tools such as MicroStation and AUTOCAD
• Demonstrated proficiency as a Signal Designer

We would love it if you had:

• Previous signal safety checking experience
• Signal programming experience
• Signal program testing experience

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91,100-129,800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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