Signaling Engineer
Rio Grande Pacific Technology
Full-time
Louisville, KYFull-time
About
Rio Grande Pacific Corporation (RGPC) is a Texas-based, privately-held railroad holding company established in 1986, specializing in regional freight railroads, signal construction and design, passenger operations, equipment remanufacturing, dispatching services, and asset leasing. Operating across six states, RGPC manages four short line railroads covering 700 route miles. The company serves approximately 140 freight customers, including major Fortune 500 companies, across diverse industries such as agriculture, chemicals, lumber, minerals, and recycling.
Job Summary
RioTech is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Signaling Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across multiple aspects of railroad signal engineering, including design, project support, documentation, and system development.
The Signaling Engineer will support the design and implementation of signal and highway crossing systems while collaborating with internal teams, customers, and industry partners to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop logic-based railroad signaling systems
- Develop wayside signal systems and highway grade crossing warning systems to customer specifications
- Support signal block design development using train performance criteria, runtime analysis, and operational requirements
- Utilize engineering design review tools, document control systems, and project management software
- Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and engineering deliverables
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a team-oriented environment
- Provide project and engineering support across multiple active assignments
- Assist with additional engineering and operational tasks as assigned
Requirements
Required
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
- 4+ years of experience in railroad signals and communications projects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD platforms (or willingness to learn)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
- Prior railroad signal engineering experience
- Experience with rail transit or freight railroad signaling systems