Rail Field Test Engineer

Acara Solutions is hiring a Rail Field Test Engineer in the Queens to Brooklyn, NY area

This is 1 year contract position with strong opportunity for extension and or permanent hire

Schedule: Full Time
-Flexible
- (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift schedules depending on the need, Overtime Available)

**Rail experience is extremely preferred, but field work in a transportation setting will be considered**

Perform integration and test activities comprising of field support of on
-going project activities. Perform Field Change modification to existing Designs as needed; Perform field troubleshooting, maintenance in CBTC equipment such as vehicle and wayside systems, and other external tasks related to test documentation and formalization of reports.

:

• Performs on
  -site installation and maintenance of Non
  - CBTC and CBTC equipment for wayside systems
• Initiates work process procedures as per customer process
• Identify problems detected during tests and corrects them as required
• Supports Troubleshooting and repair CBTC equipment as required
• Provides support of test Carborne and Wayside activities and the planning of field activities
• Provides technical support in all operational matters in the functionality of wayside subsystems
• Works with diverse departments and becomes involved in all phases of integration, commissioning, and support
• Promotes customer relations / company credibility
• Investigate/Troubleshoot system anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments
• Provide summaries and detailing of test activities in the form of both informal and formal test reports

Pay Rate: $50/hr.

:

• We are looking for someone more on the physical technician side vs theoretical engineering
• 3+ years of relevant Rail Field Test Engineer experience or Transportation field test experience
• Field experience in a rail transit installation, test or support environment or similar technology application is of significance
• Experience in support of field activities
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments
• Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English
• Strong process orientation and discipline to ensure compliance with both Corporate and Customer procedures
• Flexibility to take on additional projects and adapt to changes in priorities
• Wear protective equipment such as safety vest, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and flashlight, when required.
• Position requires flexible work schedule. Work hours varying in length and schedule. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek
• Compliance with Federal regulations for drugs and/or alcohol including initial negative screen and random negative testing

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of automatic train control systems concepts and principles as well as current existing signaling standards
• Experience in installation and testing of train control systems
• Working knowledge of Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) products with respect to installation support and testing a strong asset
• Experience in deploying fixed block signaling systems a strong asset
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Physical Demands:

• Capacity to move in the field environment: train track, car shop, remote technical rooms, and train station
• Capacity to board the train from a car pit
• Capacity to read field instruments such as meters or oscilloscope

THIS IS A DOT POSITION
- Drug Testing and Background Checks Required