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AppFolio

Sr Software Engineer - Accounting

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126.20K - $166.40K/yr

Engineers work in small, focused, cross-functional teams comprised of a product manager, user ... Knowledge of Ruby on Rails and experience working with a language like Ruby, Java, or Python.

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Early Career Transit and Rail Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Transit and Rail Engineer ! This position is open to our Chicago, IL office. Be involved in ... Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business ...

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Technical Support Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Independently inbox using the resources and supports provided; be able to identify Problems to be ... Understanding of Web dev basics (HTML, Javascript, CSS), Git, Ruby, Rails, APIs. * Understanding of ...

RailPros

Railroad Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Work independently on tasks and use discretion to address concerns before contacting the client ... Experience designing per the AREMA manual for Railway Engineering * Proficiency with electronic ...

Beyond Finance

Senior Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$118K - $161.70K/yr

You'll partner with DevOps, Engineering, and our Application Security Engineer to build ... Familiarity with Ruby on Rails, Python, or Go. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate measures ...

Vibes

Software Engineer II

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100.40K - $137.50K/yr

Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions using Ruby on Rails ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. * 3+ years of professional ...

RailPros

Railroad Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL

Work independently on tasks and use discretion to address concerns before contacting the client ... Experience designing per the AREMA manual for Railway Engineering * Proficiency with electronic ...

RailPros

Railroad Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

Work independently on tasks and use discretion to address concerns before contacting the client ... Experience designing per the AREMA manual for Railway Engineering * Proficiency with electronic ...

Vibes

Software Engineer II

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100.40K - $137.50K/yr

Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions using Ruby on Rails ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. * 3+ years of professional ...

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Engineer or Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design

Engineer or Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design

Canadian National Railway Company

Homewood, IL • On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Canadian National Railway rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

154th of 335 rated logistics

Job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Engineer or Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design is responsible for Signal Design and is in charge of modifying existing or designing new signal circuits for railway Centralized Traffic Control (CTC). The role is accountable for all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects with focus specifically on the crossing infrastructure design, estimating and material logistics. Furthermore, the role understands and applies all government standards and regulations per published documents and to meet location-specific requirements. 

Main Responsibilities Project Design and Estimating 

       Perform the role of primary engineer for signal design projects, including handling and controlling project budgets, schedules, and quality

       Perform the role of principal design checker for in-house and contractor circuit design

       Develop overall design concepts for projects and monitor progress of signal design contractors

       Coordinate with wiring vendors with work order requests for Signals and Communication (S&C) projects

       Work with the S&C material coordinators to ensure approved work orders are converted to Purchase Orders (POs) as well as all other supporting crossing material is being processed and ordered as required

Field and Technical Support 

       Provide field and technical support to install and maintain crossing warning systems functions within the railway

       Act as a technical resource for other department personnel in the area of signal design for installation and construction functions within the railway

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday with intermittent periods of overtime. The role is partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel (10%) within the assigned territory.

Requirements Experience

       Between 3 to 5 years of experience in the following areas:

o   Designing or testing signal circuits for CTC, interlocking and highway-railway grade cross warning system locations as well as estimating signal design projects

o   Scheduling and reviewing projects to ensure they meet government regulations, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) and CN's S&C standards

o   Programming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logic

o   Computer aided drafting software (CAD) and Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition and Microsoft Project

Education/Certification/Designation

       Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering or Engineering Technology

Competencies

       Communicates with impact

       Applies critical thinking

       Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

       Demonstrates agility and drives change

       Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

       Identifies potential safety and security risks

       Collaborates with others and shares information

Technical Skills/Knowledge

       Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

       Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) or Transport Canada (TC) standards, rules, and regulations

       Knowledge of AREMA railway standards and recommendations

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