Jake Prchal
FORT CALHOUN,Nebraska
Summary
Creative and innovative prospect determined to bring ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and design techniques. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams. Considers unique and unconventional solutions to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Design Engineer
Union Pacific
08.2022 - Current
- I am responsible for the design, critical review and preliminary checks of new and modified complex vital circuitry utilized by the railroad for various signal systems. This is to ensure a constant fail-safe operation which provides for the safe and efficient movement of trains.
- Collaborate with contract engineering firms on new and "as constructed" signal design projects.
- Work with field personnel on new, modified or existing signal designs.
- Ensure all projects are designed incorporating applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Railroad Signal Engineer
Progress Rail
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings, plans, and layouts for rail infrastructure and other related components.
- Collaborate with rail engineers to provide technical support in the development of rail projects, ensuring design meets quality and client standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers and project managers to ensure seamless project execution and compliance with design requirements.
Dispatching Center Electronics Technician
Union Pacific
08.2010 - 08.2021
- Monitor all CTC and PTC outages, review and trouble shoot accordingly and if needed dispatch field personnel to make repairs.
- Assist field personnel in trouble shooting various types of electronics equipment.
- Review data logs from WMS, Microlok, IXS, EC5, and EC4 units.
Signalman
Union Pacific
04.2008 - 08.2010
- Installed new crossings and wayside equipment. Duties ranged from digging in new cable and installing foundations to wiring in new signal gates and cabins.
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
- Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses or burned-out light bulbs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Bluffs High School
Cedar Bluffs, NE05.2003
Skills
- Computer-Aided Design
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking abilities
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Signal Design Engineer
Union Pacific
08.2022 - Current
Railroad Signal Engineer
Progress Rail
08.2021 - 08.2022
Dispatching Center Electronics Technician
Union Pacific
08.2010 - 08.2021
Signalman
Union Pacific
04.2008 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Cedar Bluffs High School
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