Rail Simulation Software Developer

PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. has a proud and lengthy history of delivering innovative, challenging, and complex projects. PGH Wong was established in 1985 on its extraordinary foundation in systems engineering and is now a full-service engineering, architecture, construction management, and program/project management consulting firm for public and private entities across the nation.

We are searching for a software developer to support the OnTrack Simulation Suite, a proprietary rail transit software package that comprises:

• An interactive simulation that accurately models railroad operations.


• A relational database for capturing wayside, engineering, and equipment data.


• Safe braking signaling module used to design and evaluate control lines for speed-


• controlled and wayside-based control systems.

The OnTrack Suite is used to perform engineering analyses that support transit system reconfiguration and modernization, new extensions, or entirely new systems. The relational database supports the development of complex models, including train control equipment, track geometry, and network configuration. With OnTrack, train control system designs can be analyzed and confirmed to meet performance characteristics subject to safe braking specifications. Simulations enable the determination of achievable headway and experimentation with schedules and operating policy, including non-typical failure scenarios and congested train operations. The results of these analyses provide transit agencies with the data to set service schedules, develop operating policies, and manage rail vehicle fleets. This Windows-based system has been used at large and small transit agencies around the country.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Become a capable user of the OnTrack Suite with the skills to develop rail transit system models and conduct analyses using the OnTrack program.


• Propose updates to the OnTrack user interface with consideration to user and software development experience.


• Research desktop databases and their APIs and present findings to the OnTrack Software Development Team.


• Support the implementation of an OnTrack Modernization Plan, including software code development for a new database module and GUI.


• Support the modernization of the OnTrack simulation graphical output and its code development.


• Develop updates to user and code documentation related to changes under the Modernization Plan.


• Participate in other company engineering projects.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Computer Science or Engineering degree (or equivalent).


• Knowledge of computer programming languages, including C # and WinForms.


• Knowledge of rail transit systems is desired.


• Curiosity and desire to learn new skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, sex, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, marital status, disability, weight, height, or AIDS/HIV status.