Senior Electronic Engineer ATC

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Date:Sep 16, 2022

Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30308

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition 34032 : B4 Senior Electronic Engineer

Primary Purpose: Responsible for reliable operation of all traffic control code lines used in Unified Train Control System (UTCS).

Principal Duties:

• Handles maintenance and troubleshooting of the hardware and software related to UTCS Traffic Control System (TC) codes lines and their related interfaces.

• Assists IT and Transportation in the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment used with the UTCS system, including TC computers,

• Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) systems, as well as data routers and switches.

• Makes practical and sound recommendations on new and innovative troubleshooting and repair techniques employed in the UTCS system.

• Responsible for design and implementation of changes to UTCS and CAD databases.

• Requires being on call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, on an emergency basis.

Job Related Experience: Minimum Level: 3-5 years Preferred Level: 6-10 years

Education: Preferred Level: Associate's Degree (AS)

• Preferred Majors: Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Technical Skills:

• MS Outlook

• MS Excel/Spreadsheets

• MS Word/Word Processing

• Computer Networking

• Computer Aided Design

• UTCS

• SQL

• Oracle

• Wayside Signaling Equipment

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking

• Analyzing Problems

• Planning and Organizing

• Identifying and Considering Alternatives

• Communication Skills

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

• Electronic Specialist

• Electronic Engineer UTCS

• Supervisor C&S

• Corridor Supervisor

• Senior Analyst

Future Jobs:

• Senior Signal Engineer

• Manager ATC Operations

Work Conditions

Environment: Office

Shift Work: No

On-Call: Yes

Weekend Work: Yes

Travel Required: 3 - 5 Days per Month

Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nations premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.