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Date:Jan 12, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 96960

Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Metals-And-Minerals) ,energy (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Energy) , andinfrastructure (http://bit.ly/HatchProjectsInfrastructure) , our10,000 colleagues (http://bit.ly/3l3V1N3) in150 countries (https://bit.ly/2TTgBIl) tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructureteam (http://bit.ly/HatchInfrastructure) is for you!

Hatch, one of the nation’s most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Senior Rail Systems Signal and Train Control Engineer

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and 10 or more years of relevant experience including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems. Design experience includes signal and train control systems, block design, ATC, PTC, CBTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, as well as highway crossing warning systems. Candidates must be skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection and testing (FRA & Transit). Project Management experience and a Professional Engineer license are a plus.

We are seeking a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working background with DC Coded Track Circuits, AF Track Circuits, Crossing Predictors, MicroLok® and VPI/ iVPI® Vital/Non-Vital Interlocking Processors preferred. PTC and CBTC experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Prepare designs for grade crossing warning systems in accordance with state and federal regulations.

+ Prepare designs for signal system logic including both microprocessor and relay-based systems.

+ Lead the development of signal system block designs based on train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.

+ Prepare signal system-related drawings (Route and Aspect, Track and Signal, Typical and Detailed Circuits, etc.)

+ Develop material and construction specifications and quantity estimates.

+ Perform field inspections, report drafting and signal testing assistance.

+ Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents.

Why join us?

+ Work withgreat people (https://bit.ly/36124ja) to make a difference

+ Collaborate on excitingprojects (http://bit.ly/HatchProjects) to develop innovative solutions

+ Top employer (https://bit.ly/3p39hIa)

What we offer you?

+ Flexible work environment

+ Long term career development

+ Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects thediversity (http://bit.ly/2JuRZAT) of thecommunities (https://bit.ly/2kx24hB) in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Base Compensation:$200,000 - $235,000(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Hatch offers a generous benefits package including Health Insurance - Available the first day of full-time employment, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Income Protection Benefits.

Nearest Major Market:Seattle Job Segment: Drafting, Construction, Sustainability, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Energy

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