Traction Power Engineer in , us

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Traction Power Engineer to join our New England Transit Group and work out of one of our regional offices in New England. The candidate must have knowledge of third rail systems and load flow study experience (performing and analyzing load flow studies).

The primary role is to prepare design drawings and documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, proposals, calculations, and studies associated with traction power systems for electrified railways (AC and DC). The engineer will serve as a technical leader on projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide drafters, designers, and less experienced engineers in preparing single‑line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, emergency trip, grounding and lighting, selection of substation equipment, and writing of substation equipment specifications.
• Develop proposal development, construction cost estimates, project scheduling, test plans, field tests, reports, analysis, and technical studies for traction power systems.
• Perform protective relay settings and coordination studies.
• Conduct grounding design, load flow, harmonic, power flow, voltage drop, protective relay settings and coordination, and arc flash studies using specialized software.
• Recommend actions to ensure compliance with client, local, state, and federal regulations, including AREMA railway standards, the Electric Code (NFPA 70), the Electric Safety Code (IEEE C2), and other applicable U.S. standards.
• Develop system‑wide duct bank drawings in close coordination with respective system disciplines; provide working information to CAD for BIM clash detection.
• Provide value engineering on traction power systems.
• Perform technical reviews of other team members' designs.
• Interface with other technical disciplines such as communications systems, overhead catenary/3rd rail, electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, track, and civil.
• Collaborate with Senior Traction Power Engineers and design with constructability in mind throughout all design stages.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 6 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Experience with traction power AC and DC high and low voltage systems, including relaying, rectifier, distribution, and SCADA equipment.
• Extensive experience in design calculations, plans development, specifications, and technical report writing.
• Knowledge of AREMA and IEEE standards for traction power design.
• Experience on large transit/railroad projects with substations, 3rd rail and/or overhead contact distribution systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical/traction power design and construction.
• Experience with CTDOT, Metro‑North, Amtrak, MBTA.
• Experience in design/build and alternative delivery projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and OpenRoads/OpenRail.
• Experience writing technical papers and delivering technical presentations.
• Experience with technical studies for traction power systems, including train performance simulations, AC and DC load flow simulations, short‑circuit calculations, EMF/EMI studies.
• Leadership positions held on professional societies or technical committees.
• Experience providing technical training.
• Experience writing project proposals and delivering oral presentations for business development.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Sponsorship is available.
• Compensation based on location and qualifications: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year.
• Work Location Model: Hybrid.

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