About the Company
Rio Grande Pacific Technology (RioTech) combines deep operational and technical railroad expertise to deliver innovative signal engineering solutions for transit agencies, freight railroads, and short line railroads across the United States. Our team develops turnkey systems and infrastructure solutions that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance across the rail industry.
About the Role
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.
Key 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
Qualifications:
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
Work Environment:
- Standard office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Availability for emergency response, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required
- Combination of office, field, and travel-based work environments
- Participation in on-call rotations may be required
Background Requirements
Final candidates may be subject to:
- Criminal background check
- Driving history review
- Employment verification
- Education verification
Why Join RioTech?
At RioTech, you’ll work alongside experienced railroad professionals on impactful infrastructure projects across the country. We offer the opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment that values innovation, operational excellence, and long-term industry partnerships.
