Signals and Commissioning Specialist - Transit at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Chicago, Illinois

Posted in General Business 6 days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Signals and Commissioning Specialist for our team in Chicago. You will be responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of signaling systems for transit projects. This role requires a deep understanding of signal systems, transit operations, and project management. The Specialist will work closely with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to ensure that signaling systems are operational and meet all safety and performance standards.

Role accountabilities:


  • Verifying that the track and signal systems' installations, and modifications are performed in accordance with plans and/or specifications
  • Perform all necessary track/signal inspections and test verification and witnessing.
  • Oversee the performance of signal contractors performing installation of new signal systems and modifications to the existing signal system
  • Review of signal activities in contractor's monthly pay application.
  • Support the development of monthly progress reports.
  • Prepare daily inspection reports for the work performed in the field.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience in the installation, testing, and commissioning of signaling systems within the transit industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Key Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge of signaling equipment, control systems, and communication protocols. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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