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ATS Database Configuration Engineer - Rail Transit

Apex Bridge Talent Group INC
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Business Title: ATS Database Configuration Engineer – Rail Transit

Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite)

Job Type: Direct hire (Contract is also an option)

 

Role Overview:

  • ATS Application Engineer shall be able support the configuration and deployment of ATS systems for a North American rail transit project.
  • The role involves analyzing railway track layouts, signaling documentation, interface specifications, and operational requirements, and converting them into ATS application and database configurations using customer-provided Siemens tools.
  • The position focuses on application engineering, data preparation, and system configuration rather than ATS product development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and interpret track plans, signaling layouts, route definitions, and interface documents.
  • Configure ATS databases and application data using customer engineering tools.
  • Populate and maintain track topology, signals, switches/points, routes, and operational control data.
  • Validate configured data against design documentation and operational requirements.
  • Support generation and verification of ATS operator HMI displays and control center applications.
  • Perform consistency checks, troubleshooting, and data corrections during engineering and testing phases.
  • Collaborate with signaling, operations, and system engineering teams to resolve configuration issues.
  • Support project deployment, testing, and commissioning activities as required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor''s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Transportation, or related discipline).
  • 5–10 years of experience in railway signaling, ATS, CBTC, interlocking, or rail control center projects.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret railway track layouts, signaling plans, route plans, and engineering documentation.
  • Understanding of railway operations, signaling principles, routes, switches, track segments, and control center systems.
  • Experience with application engineering, system configuration, database preparation, or railway data management.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Siemens, Bombardier, Alstom, Hitachi, Thales, or similar ATS/CBTC systems.
  • Experience in ATS configuration, map database preparation, control center applications, or CBTC application engineering.
  • Familiarity with operator HMI configuration and rail transit operations.
  • Previous experience supporting metro, commuter rail, or transit signaling projects.

 Key Competencies:

  • Railway Signaling
  • ATS / CBTC Systems
  • Track Layout Interpretation
  • Application Engineering
  • Database Configuration
  • Route & Topology Modelling
  • Control Center Systems
  • Engineering Data Validation
  • System Integration Support

Note: Engineer should be comfortable reviewing railway track plans and understanding how signaling and operational information must be represented within ATS applications and databases. Prior experience with a specific ATS tool is not mandatory, but strong railway domain knowledge and the ability to translate track and signaling information into system configuration data are essential.

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