Job Title: Field Test & Commissioning Engineer Signaling
Location: Atlanta, GA (On-site)
Shift: Night Shift (Sunday night to Friday morning)
Employment Type: Contract
VISA: Any Visa
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Field Test & Commissioning Engineer to support railway signaling test and commissioning activities in Atlanta, GA. The role involves on-site testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with commissioning and engineering teams, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and project standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute field test and commissioning activities under the guidance of the Project Commissioning Manager.
- Perform deep troubleshooting of systems and equipment to identify root causes of failures.
- Define containment actions and support sustainable solutions in coordination with product engineers.
- Execute and supervise signaling test activities for the ATL WTB project.
- Support testing of:
- Signaling systems and switches
- External interfaces
- CF550 & CF650 activities
- Refurbished switches installation and acceptance testing
- Onboard communication systems (CCTV, PA/PI)
- Create, modify, and execute test procedures and test instructions.
- Prepare and maintain test documentation, including:
- Test records
- Test data sheets
- Test reports
- Discrepancy and NCR reports
- Daily and weekly progress reports (KPIs)
- Update test KPIs and track documentation lifecycle in PDM systems.
- Guide and support Electrical Installers (EI) during execution.
- Participate in test planning meetings and coordination calls.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, fail-safe principles, system reliability, and integrity.
- Comply with EHS, airport regulations, and site safety requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronics, Signaling, or related discipline).
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Test Engineer in the railway sector.
- Strong knowledge of railway systems, including:
- Signaling principles
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Software installation and log retrieval
- Experience in:
- Creating test procedures
- Executing field tests
- Compiling test results and reports
- Hands-on experience with:
- Signaling and communications systems (CBTC preferred)
- Telecommunications, server configuration, networks, and RF
- Guideway switches installation and acceptance testing
- Familiarity with NCR management and quality documentation.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.