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Railway Signaling Engineer
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Hatch is seeking experienced Signal and Train Control engineers in Johannesburg office in South Africa. The ideal candidates should have 3 or more years of relevant experience including design, installation, signal system testing, and operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems.  Desirable design experience includes signal and train control systems, Automatic Train Control, PTC, microprocessor and relay-based interlockings, and level crossing warning systems. Candidates must be skilled in the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, field verification, inspection, and testing.  Project Management experience and a registered Professional Engineer is 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. 

Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to:

Prepare signal system-related drawings.
Develop detailed designs for signaling and grade/level crossing systems, including circuits and application logic.
Perform block designs based on train performance criteria, product specifications, and train schedule headway and run time analysis.
Review design documentation on behalf of the railroad, ensuring design compliance with contract requirements, standards, and best practices.
Perform field inspections, report drafting and signal testing assistance.  Oversee factory and field testing of signal equipment.
Develop specifications, technical requirements, cost, and material estimates.
Plan, oversee, and manage signal work performed by a contractor or supplier.
Work with clients and incorporate their signal requirements into Contract Documents.

Skills and Attributes:

Robust technical and critical thinking skills
Familiarity with railroad engineering drawings, such as track plans, line plans, and cable plans and general civil engineering information.
Ability to read circuit diagrams, relay logic, and Boolean/software logic programs.
Fluency with basic computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF tools.  Experience with CAD tools such as MicroStation or AutoCAD is a plus.
Experience with project management, including estimating, work planning, and schedule evaluation beneficial.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a distributed team.
Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Experience with ATC, PTC, ETCS and/or CBTC is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
or B Tech degree or M Dip Tech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering 
3+ years of experience in design, commissioning, or operation and maintenance of rail signal systems
Experience with diverse types of signal systems is desirable.
Member of (or eligible for membership) an engineering professional body e.g. ECSA
Registered Professional Engineer would be advantageous. 

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference.
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions. 
Top employer 

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 the diversity of the communities 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.
 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

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 the diversity of the communities 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.

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