PTC ITCM Engineer

Overview

Date Posted: 1/22/2026

Posting End Date: 3/16/2026

Location:

00-No Union Code

City:
Chicago

State: IL

Country:
United States of America

Category:
Administrative Support(Including Clerical and Sales)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary Mid Point: $

Salary Range: $95,571.00 – $

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Engineering is responsible for building and maintaining the majority of Metra's fixed assets, such as buildings, stations, bridges, track, electrical, telecommunications and signal systems. The Engineering Department also monitors the condition of and assists in building and maintaining the fixed assets on the freight lines where Metra trains operate. The Engineering Department is divided into two major groups:
Capital Projects, and Communications and Maintenance.

Reporting to the Manager Back Office Systems, the PTC ITCM (Inter-operable Train Control Messaging) Engineer is responsible for developing implementing, and managing PTC ITCM systems; overseeing systems configuration, deployment, and testing both in the production environment and test laboratory to support PTC system integration; and is responsible for ITCSM (Inter-operable Train Control Systems Management) deployment of PTC 220 MHz radio software (ITCR), management and monitoring of the PTC 220 MHz radio network, administration of day-to-day systems duties.

The primary duties include:
Manage the ITCM messaging system including documentation, testing, configuration changes, topology updates, problem resolution, and troubleshooting. Develop software solutions to aid in monitoring, reporting, analysis, and deployment of PTC related systems. Interact with teams and independent work environments, including vendors for escalation and incident tracking/resolution. Lead root cause analysis of system hardware, software, operating, and messaging systems. Develop and review technical designs and systems integration plans;

read and write technical specifications and documentation, configuration of Linux (RHEL) based servers, and testing systems and subsystems. Coordinate team s day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.