Signal System Estimator

Signal System Estimator

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: New York City, NY, US

Company: RailWorks

Position Summary: The Signal System Estimator reads all applicable contract documents, including drawings and specifications, and creates an Excel spreadsheet listing work activities with associated labor and material units. Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the Signal System Estimator must be present in the office daily. Remote work is not permitted. The Signal System Estimator must have at least 10 years' experience working in the NYCT signal system in an engineering capacity and be familiar with the elements that comprise a signal system for conventional block signaling and CBTC. Must be available to work weekdays and weekends as required to support project schedules. Will work on multiple projects as required. Will attend related meetings and assist the project team with preparing takeoffs. This is an hourly rate position with the ability to work overtime as the contract requires.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Preparing material takeoffs from contract documents.
• Preparing detailed estimates of labor and material for every element of the work.
• Preparing estimates of temporary tie-ins for the entire project.
• Reading contract drawings and specifications.
• Field surveys
• Preparing an explanation write-up of how the estimates are being prepared.
• Coordinate signal estimates with internal civil and track disciplined estimator

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.
• The ability to translate cable plans into detailed equipment lists (signal heads, switch machines, stop machines, axle counters, cases, etc.)
• Signal Rooms, such as Train Control Rooms (TCR), Relay Rooms (RR), including all equipment (Racks, Cabinets, etc.), inter-rack wiring, and power loops.
• Towers and Dispatchers Offices, including all equipment (Control Panels, Workstations, etc.) and wiring, etc.
• Can determine working wire counts of multiple-strand signal cables.
• Tie-ins between new and existing signal systems
• Testing and In-Servicing (Commissioning) of the signal system. Inclusive of breakdown testing of room equipment, wayside equipment (signal heads, switch machines, stop machines, axle counters, cases). The in-servicing of the signal system.
• Removal of decommissioned signal systems, inclusive of equipment, raceways, and cabling.
• Request 10 years' experience in NYCT Signaling System and a minimum of 2 years in Signal Contracts.
• Must take training courses for all NYCT work credentials, including MTA track safety and OSHA 30.
• Previous electronics training would be an asset
• Three (3) years of recent related experience. Railway or construction experience would be an asset

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Works in main office in Farmingdale, Long Island
• Visit field sites to understand the project's needs
• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
• May be exposed to loud noise

Company Overview: RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual's sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.