Rail Systems Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah at Utah Transit Authority

Description

The Rail Systems Engineer role at the Utah Transit Authority offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge rail technologies like Positive Train Control and overhead catenary systems, overseeing diverse responsibilities from system design to implementation. This position allows you to make a tangible impact on transit safety and efficiency, with opportunities for professional growth through leadership and collaboration. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment that demands both technical expertise and creative problem-solving, making this role ideal for engineers eager to contribute to essential urban infrastructure.

As a Rail Systems Engineer for the Utah Transit Authority, you will:

• Coordinate system engineering activities with respect to all rail systems that include signals, stray current, traction power, Positive Train Control (PTC), and overhead catenary systems.

• Review as-built drawings and compare them to actual field conditions.

• Design modifications to existing systems and direct the implementation of the design in the field.

• Participate in and provide technical expertise in creating and reviewing project design criteria and design activities. Activities include design review, submittal reviews, factory acceptance testing, field installation, testing, and capacity improvements for rail signal, traction power, and overhead catenary systems.

• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and schedules as needed.

• Work with contracted personnel as needed for systems-related processes and projects. Work closely with other departments for items that need collaborative solutions.

• Report Positive Train Control progress as required by the FRA. This reporting includes the management and monitoring of PTC-recorded events that need closure and reporting.

• Help prepare and submit other systems-related reports and analyses as required.

Experience/Education/Licenses

• Five years of progressively more responsible experience in project design, development, construction, maintenance, testing, and implementation of rail systems and rail signal fields. Preferred two years of demonstrated competence in managing engineering projects, particularly railroad or rail transit projects.

• At least one year with demonstrated progressive competence in leading others.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.

• Must have a valid Utah driver's license and no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years; cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of train control, traction power substations (TPSS), OCS, PTC, and other related systems, industry procedures, and industry trends.

• Electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems theory for signals, TPSS, OCS, and PTC reviews.

• Electronic, electrical, and mechanical test, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Word processing and data calculation knowledge is required. Knowledge of databases is preferred.

Skills

• Creative and strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership and team facilitation skills.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented.

Ability to

• Write and communicate clearly.

• Work closely, productively, and effectively with a team to accomplish tasks.

• Work in a fast-paced, team environment.

• Work independently or with little direction.

• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

– OR –

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: 102300.00 or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Monday, July 13th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).

• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.

• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.

• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.

• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.

• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.

• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).

• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.

• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.

• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.

• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.

• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.