Engineer Systems & Train Control (O&M) Systems Engineer

Requirements

• REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of technical leadership experience in a train control and signaling system maintenance environment, this can include experience with overseeing and integrating maintenance processes across multiple modes and service areas (e.g., train control, wayside signaling,

Additional Information

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed. At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) This position ensures reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of rail signaling and train control systems. Serving as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), this role oversees the operation, maintenance, and configuration of critical signaling infrastructure, including Positive Train Control (PTC), grade crossings, interlockings, and block signal systems, while ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state safety regulations. This position leads system evaluations, troubleshooting, and performance improvements, and supports testing, vendor coordination, contract administration, and workforce training to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and analytical skills to support cross-functional teams, enhance train control system efficiency, and uphold the principles of RTD. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL: Technical Ability Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance of train control and signaling systems, including PTC, grade crossings, interlockings, and block signal systems. Create and implement policies, procedures, standards, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. Provide technical leadership for system assessments, design reviews, engineering changes, and infrastructure projects. Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis, testing, and performance monitoring to improve system reliability and reduce failures. Evaluate system feasibility, electrical/mechanical designs, and approve engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Perform field inspections, investigations, measurements, and testing of wayside and control equipment. Coordinate with engineers, contractors, training teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical issues and improve system performance. Create and monitor performance metrics (KPIs) for system reliability, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness. Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes related to train control and signaling systems. Budget, Contracts and Reporting Support budget development, forecasting, and cost analysis for maintenance and capital projects. Ensure compliance with FTA, FRA, CDOT, and industry standards and best practices. Prepare and present technical reports, reliability analyses, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. Lead and support procurement activities, including specifications, testing, system integration, acceptance, and warranty support. Manage and administer contracts related to signaling systems, ensuring quality, compliance, and accurate documentation. The position may be required to work in bus, rail, regional operations center, service delivery, or special services functions within operations depending on business needs and/or career growth and development. OTHER: All job-related duties as assigned.

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