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Senior Project Engineer CBTC / Signaling

Location
Remote, US or CAN
Posted
Jul 24, 2026

About the role

DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “ E ngineering, C onsulting and O perations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.”

A Senior Project Engineer at DB E.C.O. North America is a versatile engineering professional who combines deep technical expertise in CBTC, other rail systems with strong project management and system integration capabilities. The Senior Project Engineer shall be experienced across all phases of the V-Cycle (per EN50126) including but not limited to system concept, system definition, system specification, risk management, requirements management, design management, interface management, verification, validation, testing, commissioning, and certification. The role shall support DB E.C.O. North America’s infrastructure group, while also supporting business development activities.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert technical consultancy and lead technical deliverables throughout the project system's lifecycle to ensure project deliverables align with client expectations, industry standards and regulations.
  • Serve as technical lead for signal systems engineering with a focus on CBTC and other signaling system related deliverables, providing specialized knowledge and guidance to project teams and acting as the primary technical interface with clients and suppliers.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communication; lead and coordinate supplier proposals, studies, quantitative analyses, and technical workshops, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion and adherence to scope and quality resulting in the highest level of client satisfaction.

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