About this role
Sig Installation Design Engineer in Pittsburgh
At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.
More Than a Job: A Mission
We are looking for a passionate engineer to design and develop cutting-edge signaling installation solutions, working alongside dedicated teams that ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of modern rail systems. As part of a global network of professionals, you will contribute to projects that define the future of sustainable mobility.
Your Role, Your Impact
- Design and validate signaling installation layouts ensuring scalability and compliance with railway standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate signaling systems with civil and track works.
- Ensure reliability through rigorous testing, documentation, and adherence to safety-critical processes.
- Drive innovation by applying digital design tools and BIM methodologies to optimize installation efficiency.
- Share technical knowledge and mentor junior engineers to strengthen team expertise and consistency.
You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.
What You Bring
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software for signaling layouts.
- Understanding of railway signaling principles, including interlocking and track circuit design.
- Experience with installation documentation such as cable routing diagrams and equipment mounting plans.
- Ability to apply systems engineering methods to ensure design traceability and compliance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
How Success Is Measured
- On-time delivery of design packages aligned with project milestones.
- Effective collaboration across engineering, installation, and testing teams.
- Reduction in design errors and rework through proactive quality assurance.
Alstom, A Great Place to Grow
- Work with advanced signaling technologies shaping the future of rail safety.
- Contribute to global projects with tangible local impact in Pittsburgh.
- Grow your career through continuous learning and professional development programs.
Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.