Field Test & Commissioning Engineer - Signaling

Job Summary

Shift: Night Shift (Sunday night to Friday morning)
Duration: April 2026 - December 2026 (with potential extension till April 2027)
Employment Type: Contract

VISA: Any Visa

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.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronics, Signaling, or related discipline).
• Minimum 2 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.