Project Engineer (Rail Systems / Electrical & Controls)
Location: Dulles, VA
Employment Type: Full-time, Diret-hire but project-base for 2-3 years
Salary: $123,400 – $137,800 annually
About the Opportunity
A leading engineering and operations company is seeking a *Project Engineer* to support the operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of advanced rail and automated transportation systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with experience in *rail signaling, train control, electrical systems, industrial automation, or mission-critical infrastructure* who enjoy solving complex technical problems in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of rail and automated transportation systems
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues to ensure safe and reliable system performance
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams during project execution
- Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering documentation
- Support preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and equipment modifications
- Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system failures
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation
Preferred Background
Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Rail Transit or Passenger Rail
- Automated People Mover (APM)* Train Control & Signaling
- CBTC, ATC, ATP, Interlocking, Wayside Systems* Industrial Automation
- Material Handling / Conveyor Systems
- Power Distribution or Electrical Systems
- Field Service Engineering
- Commissioning & Startup
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of engineering experience in transportation, industrial automation, or related industries
- Hands-on experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, startup, or field engineering
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Rail signaling or train control systems
- CBTC, ATP, ATS, ATC, ETCS, PTC, or Interlocking systems
- PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, or control systems
- FAT, SAT, Site Acceptance Testing, or system integration
- Electrical power systems, switchgear, UPS, or battery systems
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